MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford E350

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1987 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:20.919Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
53

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

1987: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19834
19844
19852
198610
198714
198810
198925
199023
19970
19980
19990
20000
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070
20080
20091
20101
20111
20120
20130

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

4 of 14 total reports mention: structure.

Service brakes

3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and exhaust system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Emission canisters located outside frame rail can become saturated and leak fuel and drip fuel could contract exhaust pipe, resulting in fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-27

Also filed under Fuel system, other

Electrical system

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Ignition switch fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

The truck was parked and tried to start itself without the key and then caught on fire from the igniton switch. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-14

Tires

1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 53 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-07-02Fuel system, gasoline87V111000 Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.

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  2. R
    1987-07-14Engine and engine cooling87V113000 Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

    Remedy: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

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  3. I
    1987-07-17Defect petitionClosed 1987-08-07 Ford E-350 ems vehicle fires
  4. I
    1987-07-17Defect petitionClosed 1987-08-18 Ford E350 ems veh. Fires
  5. R
    1988-02-03Engine and engine cooling87V144000 Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

    Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

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  6. I
    1988-05-12Defect petitionClosed 1988-11-16 Fires-coolant hose failure
  7. R
    1988-09-14Engine and engine cooling88V133000 Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.

    Remedy: Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.

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  8. I
    1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-18 Underhood fires
  9. I
    1989-02-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-02 Heater hose misrouting
  10. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-19 Heater hose misrouting
  11. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  12. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  13. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  14. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-21 Underhood fires
  15. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-15 Underhood fires
  16. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  17. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  18. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  19. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  20. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  21. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  22. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  23. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-15 Underhood fires
  24. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  25. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  26. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  27. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Underhood fires
  28. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  29. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  30. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Underhood fires
  31. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  32. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-03 Underhood fires
  33. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  34. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  35. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  36. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  37. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  38. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-27 Underhood fires
  39. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-03 Underhood fires
  40. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  41. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  42. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  43. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-27 Underhood fires
  44. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-28 Underhood fires
  45. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  46. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  47. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  48. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  49. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  50. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  51. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  52. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  53. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  54. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-01 Underhood fires
  55. I
    1989-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-01 Heater hose routing
  56. R
    1989-06-01Electrical system89V062000 Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.

    Remedy: Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.

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  57. R
    1989-06-26Visibility89V075000 Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

    Remedy: Reroute and splice hose as necessary.

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  58. R
    1989-11-06Visibility89V139000 Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

    Remedy: Reroute and repair hose, as necessary.

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  59. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  60. I
    1994-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-28 Fuel injector pump fails
  61. R
    Date not on fileVisibility89V150000 Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

    Remedy: Reroute hose as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V150000 · Visibility
  • Recall 87V111000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 87V113000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 87V144000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 88V133000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 89V062000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 89V075000 · Visibility
  • Recall 89V139000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford E350 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 E350?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford E350 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.