Used 1987 Ford F-150 for Sale near California
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Overview
The 1987 Ford F-150 was a new breed of truck entirely. Power and safety were key elements of the line's redesign; the 87 Ford F150 was the first pickup to be offered with standard antilock brakes, and fuel-injection technology was expanded to the 4.9 liter straight-six as well as the 5.0 Windsor V-8.
The look of the 1987 Ford F150 changed, too, as part of the redesign of the F-Series. Sleeker lines and a more aerodynamic aesthetic were the hallmark. The 87 Ford F-150 was available in XL, XLT, and XLT Lariat trims, with extended-cab supercab and 2-door cab options.
Owners swear by the rugged durability of these workhorse trucks. You'll find the extended-bed models working hard on ranch and farm, and plenty of the short-bed versions going off-road for 4-wheeler fun. They're still popular with tuners, and with anyone looking for a powerhouse that just keeps going and going and going...
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Adam D
Reviewed a 1987 Ford F-150 on Jan 17, 2011
V8 351 Windsor, changed from fuel injection to carburated. A.C. power windows. Handles excellent. Accelerates fast. Strong body made of metal not plastic. New brake lines with the lift kit. 9". Fifteen gallon tank so its about forty five dollars to fill it up it has two tanks. 2,000 or less miles. new rebuilt motor and transmission. Truck is very reliable, the shift kit drops, it has plenty torque. Since the replacement for the new motor and trans. been a to and fro work vehicle. Was close to finishing the truck completely, just ran out of money for the tires and paint still working towards it.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1987 Ford F-150 on Nov 30, 2009
Straight six 300, T18 4-speed 2wd longbed, need I say more? This is the best vehicle I've ever owned out of about 16. This is the fifth year I've had it. It has over 300 thousand miles and nothing worse that an intermitant miss due to poor upkeep. If i had to make a choice.... I choose my truck
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1987 Ford F-150 on Aug 1, 2009
My father bought this truck in 1987 off the dealership lot. Our family has put 278,000 miles on this thing and it is still a great truck. It has been retired for about six years now and it will still start with one turn of the crankshaft. even when it hasn't been started in over three months, it will still start in less than two complest revolutions of the crank. the 300 straight six is the best of Fords' engines as far as reliability and endurance. The truck was wrecked in a severe thunder storm in 1988, and with a little work to the chassis, it was back on the road, and running very well in less than a month.
Dan T
Reviewed a 1987 Ford F-150 on May 26, 2009
The truck is built like a tank, the vehicle itself has great performance, but is lacking in the breaking and handling. The cost of ownership is quite low, I have only needed about 300$ in repairs in the last twelve years I have owned it.
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