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Fuel systemPart report

1987 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
18%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Ford E-150, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Experiencing an overfill in one tank, resulting in an overflow in the second tank, causing a fuel leak at the filler neck. Also there is a recall for the problem 91v146000, mfr 91s39. Vehicle not included. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #824327, filed 1998-06

“Pe88050, the dual tanks selector valve malfunctioned, causing the tanks to get overpressurized, which caused the fuel spill over. May cause a fire. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #832108, filed 1998-12

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016113%
201315%
2011313%
2010110%
200718%
2006318%
2005425%
200413%
2003210%
2002311%
2001411%
2000510%
19992024%
19981118%
19972222%
199658%
1995913%
19941714%
19931014%
1992813%
1991320%
1990847%
1989826%
1988214%
1987318%

Other parts of the 1987 Ford E-150

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford E-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology