We found the following complaints for FORD F150 (1987)
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While being parked the vehicle inadvertently caught on fire. The cause of this was undetermined.
Sudden and spontaneous fire completely destroyed consumer 1987 f 150 ford truck.this was found to be an electrical problem.the consumer requested information about other same make/model vehicleswith cruise control that may have experienced the same problem. *sc
I have had many problems with running my truck and once the engine is hot, when you try to start it up without letting it set for about 20 minutes it ruins the starter and battery cables.it has smoked 4 times and i had to use my fire extinquisher once.i have had 8 starters in less than 1 year, 1 new battery, and three sets of battery cables.i have spent a fortune trying to find out what the problem is and not even ford's master mechanics have had an answer.
Connector on alternator overheated and caught fire, causing damage to vehicle.
Connector on alternator overheated and caught fire, causing damage to vehicle.
I have had two tfi modules fail on my truck.both times i was stuck in the middle of a six lane road.the first time i was almost rearended and had to push the truck off to the side of the road.i was still blocking the right lane until a tow truck arrived.i was not injured but i was put in a very dangerous situation.the second time the module failed i was still underway and was able to pull to the side of the street but still blocking one lane.e
Key sticks in the "start" position, needs to be manually returned to the "on" position.key does not settle into "on" position, it can be slid easily between "off""on" and "start" positions. Second complaint:while driving, the engine occasionally loses spark and engine dies, can smell gasoline, i suspect the ignition coil or related wiring malfunctioned.
Driving approximately 30mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. Had no prior warning. Managd to get to side of road. Had vehicle towed to repair shop. Mechanic indicated the problem was the ignition module & it needed to be replaced.module was replaced. Problem reappeared after towing light boat up hill & vehicle stalled again while on a curb. It was the same speed. Towed vehicle home. Owner replaced ignition module after purchasing it.
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 to the ground. According to consumer,the fire marshall said the fire was cause of a defective ignition.
Two spark plugs broke in engine, causing loss of compression. *dh
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle repaired at dealer. Mechanic left vehicle outside. Caught fire shortly afterwards. Worked on outside, not inside of vehicle. Mechanic put flames out & informed owner possible location was ignition switch.
Ignition switch fire.
After being parked 30 minutes, heard load pop sound, then found cab engulfed in flames.
Key sticks in the "start" position, needs to be manually returned to the "on" position.key does not settle into "on" position, it can be slid easily between "off""on" and "start" positions. Second complaint:while driving, the engine occasionally loses spark and engine dies, can smell gasoline, i suspect the ignition coil or related wiring malfunctioned.
Vehicle was driven and parked for about 30 minutes, under the hood compartment fire, electrical short.
The vehicle caught on fire while driving from the area of the ignition switch.
Vehicle was parked at work,vehicle had caught on fire overnight; fire dept arrived and put out flames.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Put vehicle into reverse flames came into the console caused bya defective iginition switch.
Vehicle was parked and caught fire in the dash.
Shut vehicle off, then, on restart and ignition switch failed followed by smoke under hood. Fusible link caught fire by solenoid.if i had not been near the vehicle at the time of the fire it could have caused damage to property around me. If i had been driving down the interstate when this happened and was not noticed immediately, it could have endangered my life or others.my vehicle was not manufactured until august of 1987 well after the switch redesign that from what i can collect information on was redesigned in may of 1987 so the switch design on my vehicle appears to have been the same part being recalled. Five years ago i owned a 1990 f150 that had the same exact ignition switch and they sent me a recall for that vehicle. I checked for recall on this one and they do not offer it. I am outraged considering that this vehicle has the same exact ignition switch design and did fail as the recall mentioned some vehicles would and yet i am left having to pay for the damage. Not only that, here is a portion of information taken from "theautochannel.com" ford motor company is defending their stance on the recall. Here are some facts compiled by the associated press in relation to the issue:* there have been more than 900 reports of fires from the switches inthis country. In some cases, fires occurred even when the vehicleswere parked and shut off.* ford has long said the fire reports ford disclosed to nhtsa includedall those they knew of that could have started near the steeringcolumn _ meaning unverified reports as well as fires that could havebeen caused by something other than the ignition switch.* ford did not recall any vehicles prior to 1988 because the automakerstied the switch fires to a faulty design change made by a manufacturerin may 1987. That change reduced the space between a battery andground terminal, creating the potential for a short circuit and fire, ford officials said.
Had to replace ignition switch due to fire.
Warm up 5 minutes, then notice smoke around the vehicle, then notice flames inside the vehicle, possible due to ignition short.tt
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Ignition switch fire, electrical wires caught fire.please describe.
Ignition switch fire. There is a recall on this vehicle for this particular problem.(96v-071) (mjs) (attorney for consumer).
Ignition switch fire. *sd
Electrical short in the ignition switch the vehicle caught fire.tt
I have had many problems with running my truck and once the engine is hot, when you try to start it up without letting it set for about 20 minutes it ruins the starter and battery cables.it has smoked 4 times and i had to use my fire extinquisher once.i have had 8 starters in less than 1 year, 1 new battery, and three sets of battery cables.i have spent a fortune trying to find out what the problem is and not even ford's master mechanics have had an answer.
Electrical short, causing console off, windows not working properly, electrical lock on door will not lock.tt
Drovevehicle home.next dayhood had burned frominside due to a defective fuel injector wiringwhich melted and burned.ford not willing to assistconsumer.please provide further information.
I have had many problems with running my truck and once the engine is hot, when you try to start it up without letting it set for about 20 minutes it ruins the starter and battery cables.it has smoked 4 times and i had to use my fire extinquisher once.i have had 8 starters in less than 1 year, 1 new battery, and three sets of battery cables.i have spent a fortune trying to find out what the problem is and not even ford's master mechanics have had an answer.
The vehicle was parked and the vehicle caught fire due to a short in the wiring harness.
Installation on some of electrical wiring is shrinking exposing bare wire which caused shorts; caused failure of electrical, loss of lights/turn signals.tt
The vehicle was parked and the vehicle caught fire due to a short in the wiring harness.
Started as under hood fire - totally burned the truck - burned all plastic, melted aluminum brackets.
Driver noticed flames coming out of the steering column under the dashboard.car was engulfed by flames before the fire department arrived. Vehicle was totaled.
Driving vehicle started to smoke; pulled to side & checked under the hood. Nothing was found. Started to lock door & noticed flames shooting out from dashboard area near steering column. Fire dept. Called & put flames out.
Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire. *dh
Electrical short in dash wiring caused fire. *sd
Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire. *dh
While driving smelled smoke, suddenly fire started coming fron under dash, no warning, electrical system shorted out.
Water pump and timing chain and gear failed.
Engine oil pan had many rust spots, causing oil leaks.
Water pump and timing chain and gear failed.
Upon starting, heard loud pop sound, smoke came from engine compartment, then suddenly vehicle became engulfed in flames.
Vehicle fire.
Consumer stated while driving, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer then pulled over and the vehicle became engulfed in flames.( ohio traffic crash report #10-89-278)
While driving, the vehicle would cut off, giving the owner no indication that the vehicle would cut off, the dealer was notified about the problem, owner states that the vehicle had gotten so bad that she traded the vehicle in for a newer model truck.
Engine compartment fire. *sd
Catalytic converter became completely plugged, causing vehicle to stall. (second vehicle on 502328) *dh
Faulty exhaust manifold; vehicle had seven manifold replacment since owning the vehicle. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter.
Consumer has put on two pairs of brakes at 23262 miles.also consumer hada complete brake job done on the front rotors, and after having this done the wholefront end overheated the consumer also complains that the abs has never worked.pedl went all the way to floor there is no stopping available, also air condition has failed, also cruise control inoperative.
The vehicles engine caught fire while driving and with other vehicles in tow, the fire apparently started when fuel escaped under pressure from breach in the fuel system which caused the truck, the trailer and contents to catch on fire, the consumer believes the vehicle may have been affected by recall 87v-139.nlm
The rear fuel line broke in the rear gas tank and causes the truck to stall and the gasoline pours out. Please describe.
Failure on the fuel pump and sending unit, causing the consumer to not knowthe amount of gas is in the vehicle.
Failure on the fuel pump and sending unit, causing the consumer to not knowthe amount of gas is in the vehicle.
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 87v139000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.this vehicle is experiencing the same problemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due tovin. The contact has not repaired the vehicle at this time.
The truck caught on fire due to previous recall work involving fuel line coupling 87v139000.
Fuel injection module shuts off ignition in hot weather, which causes vehicle to lose all power. Dealers are aware of problem.
Drovevehicle home.next dayhood had burned frominside due to a defective fuel injector wiringwhich melted and burned.ford not willing to assistconsumer.please provide further information.
The gas line disconnected, leaking gas on the exhaust which resulted in a fire.
The vehicle has duel gas tanks.the fule return flow always goes to the front tank.this causes gas to spill out from the front tank when it is full and you are running off the rear tank, causing an extreme fire hazard.
Auxillary selector switch failed, causing gas to be pumped into front tank, causing tank to overflow.*skd
Vehicles has dualtanks.whenback tank is filled and switches tofront tank gas flows tofront and spillsout.consumer spun out from a red light thinking it was oil.got to work and noticed gas was spilling from gas tank. Consumer received a recall notice for 1990, f150.the gas was spilling due to manufacturer defect of the gas tank.
Truck has duel tanks and pumps gas out filler spout of front tank when driving on rear tank and out rear filler tube while driving on front tank is there a recall on the switching valve on this truck their should be.
My 1987' ford f150 has dual fuel tanks, with the tank selector switch on the dashboard to the left of the steering column.i was driving home on01/25/06 andnoticed a strong fuel smell when i pullinginto driveway before shuttingit off.i left it running with the transmission in neutral, stepped out of the truck, andgas was spilling out of the filler hole for the front tank.i only ran off the rear tank.evidently, the fuel switching valve was putting the unused fuel in the front tank instead of the rear tan, , causing the front tank to overflow. It was a possible fire risk.!i contacted the local ford dealer & the svc/parts managerwho was well aware of this existing problem.he said it would be$400 to fix it. Ford changed the design of the dual fuel tank system in 1990 ,but didn't issue a recall to correct the trucks prior to the change.
When fuel put into the front tank it blows fuel into the back tank.tt
Fuel switch valve, takes fuel from the rear tank and put front tank.tt
Fuel is coming fromfront tank because of pressure.
Was driving vehicle when engine missed & then died out. Then engine restarted by itself. Arrived at stop sign when occupant in other vehicle noticed flames & notified driver. Driver turned & noticed flames behind him & got out. Flames coming from between the dual fuel tank area. Vehicle was totaled.
I do believe thay have a problem with there gas tank's on ford pick up trucks i own 1 my dad own's 1my brother own's 1 my son n law owned 1 and my nephew own's1 and thay all have the same prblem gas tank's on all of them leak truck's range from 1987through1996 i do think ford motor should be held responsible for this problem.
Truck leaks fuel when front tank has about 1/4and more tank of gas in it.afraid of a fire or explosion. Hoping no-one flips a cigarette around the truck
There is a crack located at the left front portion behind the steering box that goes into the frame breaking the frame off. Both of the gas tanks are leaking and a possible fire can occur.
While the vehicle was parked with a passenger sitting in the vehicle, a fire started near the front fuel tank.the fire marshall could not determine the origin of the fire.
Recall work on lug nut and automatic transmission shift cable retention not completed at dealership due to scheduling problems, work performed elsewhere.
Clutch/brake pedal suspension assembly has broken welds according to local ford service manager.entire assembly moves whenever the clutch or brake is applied. According to the service manager, this is becoming a common problem on ford trucks. I know of 2 other ford f150 trucks that have this problem. To have it repaired is a cost of about $1000.00 to have the assembly rewelded. If this weldment should become more broken, is it a possiblity of the assembly breaking completely off? then you would have no brakes!is ford aware of this problem?the service man said it is common. Could be a safety hazard.
Seat belt buckle inoperative. *sd
Driver's side seat belt buckle doesn't stay secure into the securing mechanism, all other seat belts work except this one!
Passengers shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't go into female portion.tt
Consumer has put on two pairs of brakes at 23262 miles.also consumer hada complete brake job done on the front rotors, and after having this done the wholefront end overheated the consumer also complains that the abs has never worked.pedl went all the way to floor there is no stopping available, also air condition has failed, also cruise control inoperative.
Brakes failed, causing brake pedal to travel to floor.
Consumer has put on two pairs of brakes at 23262 miles.also consumer hada complete brake job done on the front rotors, and after having this done the wholefront end overheated the consumer also complains that the abs has never worked.pedl went all the way to floor there is no stopping available, also air condition has failed, also cruise control inoperative.
Abs brakes; failure on the abs brakes, causing the rear brakes to lock up. Please describe.
Consumer has put on two pairs of brakes at 23262 miles.also consumer hada complete brake job done on the front rotors, and after having this done the wholefront end overheated the consumer also complains that the abs has never worked.pedl went all the way to floor there is no stopping available, also air condition has failed, also cruise control inoperative.
Steering column fire.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Fire discovered inside truck cab.
Firewall around steering column where brake and clutch cylinders mount broke.
Left front frame broke in two spots under steering box and behind front cross member.
Frame has rusted out, and there is excessive corrosion.owner is very concerned for safety.
There is a crack located at the left front portion behind the steering box that goes into the frame breaking the frame off. Both of the gas tanks are leaking and a possible fire can occur.
When driving on the expressway going approx 55-70 in the fall there was a tread separation of the above firestone tire, on the right front.the tread flew up and hit the right side of the truck, leaving black marks on the paint and knoeking off a portion of the chrome.the tire did not go flat but we were riding on the steel belt.we pulled off at the next exit and replaced the tire.my concern is that this is not one of the tires that is being recalled, making me think that the recall does not cover all the tires that have problems.( dot number: w1hlat5077 tire size: p235/75 )
Firestone radial baja widetrack p235/75r15, dot vdhlf0x115, right rear tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel and muffler system, tire failure caused vehicle to swerve and jerk to the side of the road.
When driving on the expressway going approx 55-70 in the fall there was a tread separation of the above firestone tire, on the right front.the tread flew up and hit the right side of the truck, leaving black marks on the paint and knoeking off a portion of the chrome.the tire did not go flat but we were riding on the steel belt.we pulled off at the next exit and replaced the tire.my concern is that this is not one of the tires that is being recalled, making me think that the recall does not cover all the tires that have problems.( dot number: w1hlat5077 tire size: p235/75 )
Trailer hitch/chains broke, causing trailer/boat to separate from vehicle/cause accident/injuries.
While drivingthe gas gauge will say there is gas in the vehicle, but there isn't any gas, causing the consumer to run out of gas. However, when the gas gauge states empty there will be gas in the vehicle. The dealer can't determine the problem.
The vehicle experienced a problem.(no other info was given) the firewall gave away from the force of the clutch pedal and took away so much free travel that the clutch did not release and pulled against the brakes when the clutch was pressed to the floor.this caused the vehicle to be involved in an accident which caused considerable damage to the vehicle.
Started vehicle & everything came on. Had checked traffic & then shifted into gear. The vehicle went into full throttle & took off. Had avoided hitting individual. Hit steel crash column. Vehicle completely totaled.
Consumer has put on two pairs of brakes at 23262 miles.also consumer hada complete brake job done on the front rotors, and after having this done the wholefront end overheated the consumer also complains that the abs has never worked.pedl went all the way to floor there is no stopping available, also air condition has failed, also cruise control inoperative.
Cruise control failure.
1987 ford f150 caught on fire underneath the hood while parked.*mr
Recall work on lug nut and automatic transmission shift cable retention not completed at dealership due to scheduling problems, work performed elsewhere.
Dt:wed. June 29, 2005 caller had new tires put onafter market wheels and wal-mart over torquedlugs:nuts. Should have been torqued at 84 foot pounds, instead there were torques at 100 foot pound. Asa result, lugs:nuts were stripped ondriver?s side front and back. Caller was concerned about the other wheels as well. Wall mart advised caller to getnew ones, they will pot them on, and pay him back.caller was concerned about driving vehicle without lugs:nuts.
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