1987 Ford E-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Ford E-350 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (4 reports).

8Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1987 Ford E-350 recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 89V150Oct 1, 19893 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 89V139Aug 15, 1989500 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 89V075May 9, 1989300 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 89V062Apr 17, 1989228 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Recall 88V133Aug 9, 198814,975 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Recall 87V144Sep 9, 1987188,000 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Recall 87V113Jul 21, 198716,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 87V111Jul 16, 1987250 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Ford E-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Fuel System, Other1

What owners report

2005-07-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
2000-12-19, Tires
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE (NO MAKE/MODEL PROVIDED) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR FENDER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
1999-03-30, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1998-10-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
1996-06-01, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

1987 Ford E-350 questions

Does the 1987 Ford E-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1987 Ford E-350: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Electrical System:Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford E-350?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Ford E-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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