Electrical systemPart report
1987 Ford Econoline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Ford Econoline, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 11 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 4 | 13% |
| 1988 | 7 | 32% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Econoline
Brakes
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Econoline
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology