1987 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1987 Ford E-150, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1987 Ford E-150 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1987 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1987 vs. every other E-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Ford E-150, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATINo recall
What E-150 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE TRUCK WIRING SYSTEM BURNED UP WHILE ON THE FORD CAR DEALESHIP LOT. NOW IT IS POPPING AND CRACKING AND IS BURNING AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNT ON (2) OCCASIONS.AK CONSUMER STATES EXHAUST LEAKED BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE LEAK, CLAMP WAS MISSING, FRONT BRAKES WOLD VIBRATE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, RIGHT FRONT ROTOR AND CALIPER WAS REPLACED, ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE PROBLEM WAS THE PISTON IN CALIPER OT WOULD…
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