1987 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
The 1987 Ford F-150 has 43 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 39% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
43
Electrical System complaints
39%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH DOWN THE ROAD WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE AND OPENED HOOD TO SEE IF THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE, BUT NO SMOKE FROM ENGINE. WHEN HE TRIED TO GET BACK INSIDE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE AND BURNED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1987 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the 1987 Ford F-150 electrical system — 39% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.