1987 FORD F-250 PROBLEMS

Model Trims
F-250 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp)
F-250 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp) 4x4
F-250 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-250 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp) Automatic
F-250 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp)
F-250 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4
F-250 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-250 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) Automatic
F-250 4.9 300 Six (145 Hp)
F-250 4.9 300 Six (145 Hp) 4x4

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Fire incidents:
- Fire from the base of the steering column going up the column
- Electrical short in the ignition switch causing vehicle fire
- Vehicle burst into flames while locked and not driven for weeks
- Electrical system fire from unspecified fuel leakage
- Multiple vehicle fires related to electrical short and ignition switch issues
- Fire from the base of the steering column going up the column
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2. Brake issues:
- ABS rear brake overheating causing loss of effectiveness with trailer
- Loss of brake effectiveness due to ABS failure and overheating of fluid
- Brake failure due to overheating fluid damaging components
- Vacuum pump malfunction causing brake failure
- Extended stopping distance due to brakes fading out
- ABS rear brake overheating causing loss of effectiveness with trailer
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3. Tire issues:
- Bridgestone tire tread separation causing bumper, tailpipe, and fender damage
- Tire belt separating leading to bumper, tailpipe, and fender damage
- Blowout with loud bang causing extended stopping distance and road hazard
- Right rear tire tread separated at 65mph without warning
- Bridgestone tire tread separation causing bumper, tailpipe, and fender damage
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4. Clutch issues:
- Clutch assembly/bell housing cracked
- Clutch problems leading to hazardous driving situation
- Clutch failure and impact on driving
- Clutch assembly/bell housing cracked
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5. Other issues:
- Fan broke with a piece flying through the hood of the vehicle
- Drive train design flaws causing transfer case and front axle failures
- Version of the F250 pickup trucks experiencing fuel line failures and leaks
- Seat broken off tracks after rear impact at 50mph
- Steering column overheating and malfunction causing potential fire hazard
- Electrical system fire from wiring harness short
- Mechanical failures leading to engine blowing up and windshield cracking
- Cruise control and starter malfunctions causing safety concerns
- Various issues with ignition system, brakes, and tires leading to multiple safety incidents and concerns
- Fan broke with a piece flying through the hood of the vehicle
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774