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1987 Ford Bronco II

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1987 Ford Bronco II.

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
41, mostly electrical system
Safety record

Recalls on the 1987 Ford Bronco II

Recall·87V070000

Equipment: labels

STICKERS CONCERNING HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLEEVES DO NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMANENT ADHESION.

Recall·87V039000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER LUG NUTS.

Recall·87V139000

Fuel system: hoses

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 41 owners reported

Fuel system8
Electrical system8
Vehicle speed control7
Seat belts6

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1987 Ford Bronco II at a glance

Engine
2.9L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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What are the common problems with the 1987 Ford Bronco II?

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 1987 Ford Bronco II with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1987 Ford Bronco II reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1987 Ford Bronco II?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1987 Ford Bronco II listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.