Ford F-150 eighth generation

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The Ford F-150 eighth generation (1987–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the United States.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,860–6,000 mm Traficom	4,930–6,238 mm
Width	1,950–2,100 mm Traficom	2,007 mm
Height	1,750–1,850 mm Traficom	1,773–1,875 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,972–4,267 mm
Weights and towing
Mass in running order	1,680–2,170 kg Traficom	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,170–2,835 kg Traficom	–
Seats and space
Seats	2–3 Traficom	–
Doors	2 Traficom	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,033 complaints for model years 1987–1991. 31 crashes · 204 fires · 31 injuries · 2 deaths

Fuel system 379
Electrical system 182
Brakes 34
Engine 24
Speed control 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 31 versions of the Ford F-150 eighth generation

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United States 31 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1987–1992(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1990–1992(FFS), Creeper	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA	425–460 g/km
1991(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1991(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1988–1991(FFS), Creeper	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–368 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1987–1991(FFS), Creeper	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	368–394 g/km
1987–1991(FFS), Creeper	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA	394–425 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1991(FFS)	5.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP	5.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1988–1990(FFS) · (FFS), Creeper	4.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1988–1990(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	368–394 g/km
1987–1990(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA	394–425 g/km
1987–1990(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1988–1990(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1990(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	5.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), Creeper · (FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)	5.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11–12 MPG (19.6–21.4 L/100 km) EPA	460–502 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)	5.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11–12 MPG (19.6–21.4 L/100 km) EPA	460–502 g/km
1987(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1987(FFS)	4.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1987(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1987(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1987(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.