Example carWheel alignment for a 1987 Ford F-150
Wheel alignment for the 1987 Ford F-150: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.4 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1987 Ford F-150 for wheel alignment
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
1987 Ford F-150: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 4.9 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,117 | US$4,450 | US$4,500 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,975 | US$5,150 | US$5,375 | US$5,600 | US$5,600 | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,464 | $4,868 | $4,898 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,240 | $5,426 | $5,612 | $5,860 | $6,076 | $6,076 | $6,634 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1987 Ford F-150
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (43), fuel system (22) and engine and engine cooling (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V139000 | 1987-09-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| 87V140000 | 1987-09-04 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES. |
| 87V077000 | 1987-05-26 | suspension:front:wheel bearing | FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED ADEQUATELY AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
Searching for wheel alignment for the 1987 Ford F-150? CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop; the work is never by CarmaCars. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your F-150 and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.9L 6-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the F-150. Its powertrain is the 4.9L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
A short checklist
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
One more step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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