MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford E150

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1987 Ford E150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:51.913Z

Only 17 complaints 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 17 complaints 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 E150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 30 complaints 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1987: 17 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19843
19853
19869
198717
198814
198930
199015
19970
19980
19990
20000
20040
20061
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITCH, WIRING STARTED TO BURN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960528

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 19960422

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

FIRE
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THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE EXHAUST FUMES LEAK. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *AK *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030714

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 17 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing selector devices.

TIRES

1 of 17 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

STEERING

1 of 17 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880516 — PE (closed 19890301)

FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford E150 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 E150?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford E150 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.