1987 Ford F250 electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Ford F250 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle caught on fire underdash while parked caused by faulty ignition switch. Ignition switch will be replaced by owner; not included in ford's ignition switch recall. *ak”
filed Apr 21, 1997
“Ignition switch in the steering column appears to be potential fire hazard; steering column gets so hot, cannot touch with hands; sometimes doesn't activate.*ak”
filed Apr 26, 1996
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F250 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 F250 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 F250 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 F250 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 F250 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F250 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 F250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 F250 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 F250 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 F250 | 36 | 24% |
| 2003 F250 | 13 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Ford F250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.