Listed by NHTSA for this model year
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Recalls
Apr 26, 1987
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Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Ford before booking a repair.

NHTSA · listed for this model year

DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.

Potential consequence

SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.

Remedy

REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.

87V059000 · 2,060 units in campaign · NHTSA

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

1987 Ford F Series Medium recall questions

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