MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford E Series

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1987 Ford E Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:02:14.955Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19871
19891
19901
19920
19933
19942
19951
19976
19987
19992
20006
20016
20026
20034

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

FIRE
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AFTER A RAINY STORM AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE; ALSO, BATTERY DRAINED OVERNIGHT AND BUZZER RANG THROUGH SPEAKER UPON OPENING DOOR.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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AFTER A RAINY STORM AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE; ALSO, BATTERY DRAINED OVERNIGHT AND BUZZER RANG THROUGH SPEAKER UPON OPENING DOOR.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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AFTER A RAINY STORM AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE; ALSO, BATTERY DRAINED OVERNIGHT AND BUZZER RANG THROUGH SPEAKER UPON OPENING DOOR.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961106

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford E Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford E Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford E Series?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:warning light/devices, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford E Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.