1987 Ford E-350 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Ford E-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1987 Ford E-350. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 4 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure4 29%
- Brakes3 21%
- Engine cooling3 21%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Tires1 7.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Leak from on top of front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Sounds like the same problem as reported in NHTSA 87v111000. In relation to NHTSA #87v144000 188,000 vehicles were affected. Were all 1987 e350, club wagons, with 7.5 liter engines involved in this recall? Ford dealership states my van has not been under any recalls past or present.”
NHTSA complaint #10130348, filed 2005-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V150000Oct 1, 1989Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Ford E-350 1987
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
- 89V139000Aug 15, 1989Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Ford E-350 1985–1987
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
- 89V075000May 9, 1989Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Ford E-350 1986–1987
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
- 89V062000Apr 17, 1989Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford E-350 1984–1989
Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.
- 88V133000Aug 9, 1988Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, E-250 1983–1987
Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
- 87V144000Sep 9, 1987Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission controlCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, Econoline 1983–1987, Club Wagon 1983–1987 +1 more
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
See all 8 recalls for the 1987 Ford E-350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE89102Heater hose routingClosed · Mar 15, 1989
- PE89044Heater hose misroutingClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89045Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89046Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89047Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Ford E-350.
Other model years of the Ford E-350
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 11,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 22 | 12,234 | 6 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 13 | 20,556 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 20,978 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 17 | 16,500 | 11 | — | 13 | — | Rising |
| 2013 | 13 | 6,000 | 9 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 16 | 69,750 | 12 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 2011 | 19 | 76,000 | 18 | — | 13 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 17 | 69,900 | 16 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 10 | 20,000 | 25 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 39 | 51,000 | 30 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 18 | 51,051 | 35 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 53 | 73,000 | 38 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2005 | 55 | 67,294 | 16 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 46 | 50,000 | 10 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 46 | 85,509 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 53 | 80,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 52 | 89,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 59 | 99,783 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 72 | 87,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 63 | 113,614 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 79 | 70,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 50 | 38,934 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 69 | 80,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 51 | 137,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 43 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 41 | 45,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 23 | 89,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 26 | 64,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 11 | 72,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 14 | — | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | 60,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | 73,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford E-350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Ford E-350 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1987 Ford E-350 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Ford E-350 is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1987 Ford E-350 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.