What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD?

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1987

1987 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	13	13	13	684
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	14	15	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	12	12	741
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	17	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	14	13	684
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	10	12	11	808
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	10	12	11	808

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V077000

FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED ADEQUATELY AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Campaign 87V140000

WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

78 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 35 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 32 Fuel System, Gasoline 18 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.