1987 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1987 Ford Econoline, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle suddenly accelerated after the speed control was deactivated. Driver put vehicle in neutral, and shut engine off to stop vehicle . But engine raced so hard the throttle cable blew. The dealer has repaired the vehicle at the owners expense.”
NHTSA complaint #842408, filed 1999-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Econoline
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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