1987 Ford E-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 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 engine cooling of the 1987 Ford E-350, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 2005-07Related recalls
- 88V133000Aug 9, 1988Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.Covers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, E-250 1983–1987
- 87V144000Sep 9, 1987Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.Covers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, Econoline 1983–1987, Club Wagon 1983–1987 +1 more
- 87V113000Jul 21, 1987Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.Covers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, Econoline 1983–1987
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 13 | 25% |
| 2005 | 16 | 29% |
| 2004 | 10 | 22% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 30% |
| 2001 | 14 | 27% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 12 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford E-350
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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