Eighth-generation F-Series · 1987–1991 · 1987–1991

1987Ford F-150

A major refresh that brought rounded styling, flush headlamps, and standard fuel injection to the F-150.

Eighth-generation F-Series · 1987–1991

Photo: “1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Front Left, 08-06-202.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

The 1987 model year

Overview

Ford's preserved exact-year factory literature documents 150 1987 F-150 configuration rows across 9 cab, box, and drivetrain combinations. This eighth-generation roster keeps trim, chassis, engine, and transmission applicability explicit instead of treating option packages as separate trucks.

Specifications

Engines: 4.9-liter EFI inline-six
5.0-liter EFI V8
5.8-liter four-barrel V8
Transmissions: manual transmission, automatic transmission
Body styles: Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box, 116.8-inch wheelbase, Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box, 116.8-inch wheelbase, Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box, 133-inch wheelbase, SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box, 138.8-inch wheelbase, SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box, 155-inch wheelbase, Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box, 116.8-inch wheelbase, Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box, 116.8-inch wheelbase, Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box, 133-inch wheelbase, SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box, 155-inch wheelbase

Year over year

What changed

The 1987 research record is bounded to the engines, transmissions, bodies, trims, and drivetrains printed in that model year's Ford literature; neighboring-year combinations are not carried onto this page.

Worth knowing

Notable

The documented lineup exposes 150 orderable combinations while deliberately withholding an unsupported claim that every standalone option or regional package is a separate model.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

Confirm the certification label, engine, drivetrain, wheelbase, axle ratio, and installed equipment before ordering parts or relying on towing and payload figures; corrosion, modifications, and deferred chassis service remain major survivor-specific checks.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1987 F-150 on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service topics: 4
Scheduled topics: 4
Applicability stated: 4
Exact references: 2

Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Applies to: 1987 · United States · Ford publishes these example intervals for the 1987 F-Series generally. The brochure directs owners to the Maintenance Schedule Booklet for complete engine-, drivetrain-, and duty-specific recommendations, so no narrower applicability is inferred.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Factory brochure example; whichever comes first.
Source: Ford Division — 1987 F-Series brochure, F-150 trim, chassis, engine, transmission, and maintenance matrices (preserved PDF) · Scheduled Maintenance, brochure page 23 — each 7,500 miles or 6 months · checked 2026-08-09
4.9L EFI inline-six, 5.0L EFI V8, 5.8L four-barrel V8
Baldwin B2
Applies to: 1987 · 4.9-liter EFI inline-six, 5.0-liter EFI V8, 5.8-liter four-barrel V8 · United States
Source: Parker/Baldwin Automotive Applications — 1987 Ford F-Series engine-filter table · Ford 1987, Pickups/F-Series engine rows, PDF page 320 — gasoline engines used by the F-150 list Baldwin lube filter B2 · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
Service replacementBaldwin B2
Qty. 1 · Full-flow spin-on engine-oil filter · catalog-listed
Baldwin's manufacturer application catalog lists B2 for the 1987 F-Series gasoline-engine rows represented here. Confirm the installed engine and filter mounting before ordering.
Catalog: Parker/Baldwin Automotive Applications — 1987 Ford F-Series engine-filter table · Ford 1987, Pickups/F-Series engine rows, PDF page 320 — gasoline engines used by the F-150 list Baldwin lube filter B2 · checked 2026-09-01
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Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1987 · United States · Ford publishes these example intervals for the 1987 F-Series generally. The brochure directs owners to the Maintenance Schedule Booklet for complete engine-, drivetrain-, and duty-specific recommendations, so no narrower applicability is inferred.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Factory brochure example.
Source: Ford Division — 1987 F-Series brochure, F-150 trim, chassis, engine, transmission, and maintenance matrices (preserved PDF) · Scheduled Maintenance, brochure page 23 — each 30,000 miles · checked 2026-08-09
Air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Air filter
Exact reference available
Applies to: 1987 · United States · Ford publishes these example intervals for the 1987 F-Series generally. The brochure directs owners to the Maintenance Schedule Booklet for complete engine-, drivetrain-, and duty-specific recommendations, so no narrower applicability is inferred.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Factory brochure example.
Source: Ford Division — 1987 F-Series brochure, F-150 trim, chassis, engine, transmission, and maintenance matrices (preserved PDF) · Scheduled Maintenance, brochure page 23 — each 30,000 miles · checked 2026-08-09
4.9L inline-six and 5.0L V8
Motorcraft FA-1046
Applies to: 1987 · 4.9-liter EFI inline-six, 5.0-liter EFI V8 · United States
Source: Walmart Business catalog — FA-1046 interchange and engine-specific F-150 fitment · Vehicle fitment — F-150 4.9L and 5.0L 1987–1996; 5.8L 1988–1996; OE interchange FA-1046 · checked 2026-08-27
Verified ordering references
Service replacementMotorcraft FA-1046
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
The catalog cross-references FA-1046 for these 1987 F-150 gasoline-engine applications; confirm the VIN and installed air-cleaner housing before ordering.
Catalog: Walmart Business catalog — FA-1046 interchange and engine-specific F-150 fitment · Vehicle fitment — F-150 4.9L and 5.0L 1987–1996; 5.8L 1988–1996; OE interchange FA-1046 · checked 2026-08-27
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Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1987 · United States · Ford publishes these example intervals for the 1987 F-Series generally. The brochure directs owners to the Maintenance Schedule Booklet for complete engine-, drivetrain-, and duty-specific recommendations, so no narrower applicability is inferred.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 36 months · Factory brochure example; whichever comes first.
Source: Ford Division — 1987 F-Series brochure, F-150 trim, chassis, engine, transmission, and maintenance matrices (preserved PDF) · Scheduled Maintenance, brochure page 23 — each 30,000 miles or 3 years · checked 2026-08-09

Collect

Bring this model year home

Find a scale model using the exact year, make, and model—not a generic generation search.

Sources

Ford Division — 1987 F-Series brochure, F-150 trim, chassis, engine, transmission, and maintenance matrices (preserved PDF)

Other Eighth-generation F-Series years

All Eighth-generation F-Series · 1987–1991 years →

Documented lineup

Find your exact 1987 F-150

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

150factory configurations

Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

Browse 150 documented records — use the filters above to narrow the list

Custom54 exact versions

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Body: Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box, 116.8-inch wheelbase
Engine: 4.9-liter EFI inline-six
Gearbox: manual transmission
Built: Regular production

Overview

Specifications

What changed

Notable

Reliability & ownership notes

Keep your 1987 F-150 on the road

Bring this model year home

Sources

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom Regular Cab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab 4x4 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.5-foot Flareside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 6.75-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 4.9-liter EFI inline-six

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.0-liter EFI V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8

Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 8-foot Styleside box — 5.8-liter four-barrel V8