Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
- FORD / F150 1987
- FORD / F250 1987
- FORD / RANGER 1987
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: SEP 04, 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V140000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,220
Summary:
WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.
Consequence:
NUTS COULD LOOSEN IN SERVICE CREATING POTENTIAL FOR WHEELS TO SEPARATE FROM TRUCK.
Remedy:
REPAIR TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS.
Notes:
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS MODIFIED INTO BIGFOOT CRUISERS BY SCHERER TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC.
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Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.