1987 Ford E150
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.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
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.
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Vehicle was parked, under the hood compartment fire, electrical short, ignition switch, wiring started to burn.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-28
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, 1996-04-22
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.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-14
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.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1988-05-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-01 Fuel tank overpressurizati
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.