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1987 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1987 Ford E-350, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints144 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Ford E-350 has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure40
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Engine and engine cooling32
Electrical system22
Fuel system, other10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1987 Ford E-350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 89V-150 · Oct 1, 1989 · 3 vehicles

Risk. HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 89V-139 · Aug 15, 1989 · 500 vehicles

Risk. HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 89V-075 · May 9, 1989 · 300 vehicles

Risk. HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 88V-133 · Aug 9, 1988 · 14,975 vehicles

Risk. ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 87V-144 · Sep 9, 1987 · 188,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other E-350 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-350 median. How we score

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53 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FORD E-350 EMS VEHICLE FIRESDP87024 · closed Aug 7, 1987
    No recall
  2. FORD E350 EMS VEH. FIRESDP87025 · closed Aug 18, 1987
    No recall
  3. FIRES-COOLANT HOSE FAILUREDP88016 · closed Nov 16, 1988
    No recall
  4. ALTERNATOR BELT FAILUREEA93014 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  5. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89040 · closed Apr 18, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-062
  6. HEATER HOSE MISROUTINGPE89043 · closed Aug 2, 1989
    No recall
  7. HEATER HOSE MISROUTINGPE89044 · closed Apr 19, 1989
    No recall
  8. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89045 · closed Aug 29, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-142
  9. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89046 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  10. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89047 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  11. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89048 · closed Jul 21, 1989
    No recall
  12. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89049 · closed Jun 15, 1989
    No recall
  13. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89050 · closed Jul 19, 1989
    No recall
  14. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89051 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  15. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89052 · closed Jul 19, 1989
    No recall
  16. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89053 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  17. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89054 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  18. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89055 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  19. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89056 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  20. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89057 · closed Jun 15, 1989
    No recall
  21. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89058 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  22. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89059 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  23. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89060 · closed Jul 19, 1989
    No recall
  24. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89061 · closed Jul 5, 1989
    No recall
  25. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89062 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  26. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89063 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  27. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89064 · closed Jul 5, 1989
    No recall
  28. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89066 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  29. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89067 · closed Aug 3, 1989
    No recall
  30. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89068 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  31. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89069 · closed Jul 19, 1989
    No recall
  32. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89070 · closed Aug 29, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-139
  33. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89071 · closed Aug 29, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-143
  34. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89072 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  35. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89073 · closed Sep 27, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-150
  36. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89074 · closed Jul 3, 1989
    No recall
  37. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89075 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  38. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89076 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  39. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89077 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  40. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89078 · closed Sep 27, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-151
  41. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89079 · closed Sep 28, 1989
    No recall
  42. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89080 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  43. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89081 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  44. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89082 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  45. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89083 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  46. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89084 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  47. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89085 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  48. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89086 · closed May 5, 1989
    No recall
  49. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89087 · closed Mar 15, 1989
    No recall
  50. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89088 · closed Jul 19, 1989
    No recall
  51. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89089 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  52. HEATER HOSE ROUTINGPE89102 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  53. FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILSPE94065 · closed Dec 28, 1994
    No recall

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