MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford E Series

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1987 Ford E Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:28.729Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003

1987: 1 complaint

View as data table
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.

Electrical system

2 of 1 total report mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

After a rainy storm and strong gusty winds vehicle caught on fire; also, battery drained overnight and buzzer rang through speaker upon opening door.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-06

Also filed under Seat belts

Seat belts

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing warning light/devices.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1987 Ford E Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report 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 electrical system, accounting for 200% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.