Recalls (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford E-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- Consequence
- HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
Repair progress not yet reported3 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V150000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- Consequence
- HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- REROUTE AND REPAIR HOSE, AS NECESSARY.
Repair progress not yet reported500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V139000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- Consequence
- HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- REROUTE AND SPLICE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
Repair progress not yet reported300 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V075000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- INSTALL RETROFIT RIT OF PLASTIC-COATED METAL CLAMPS, LOOM FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES AND RE-ROUTE WIRING.
Repair progress not yet reported228 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V062000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.
- Consequence
- ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES.
- Remedy
- REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS.
Repair progress not yet reported14,975 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V133000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:LINES:VAPOR VENT
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.
- Consequence
- THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
- Remedy
- INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
Repair progress not yet reported188,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V144000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:LINES:VAPOR VENT
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
- Consequence
- FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
- Remedy
- MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
Repair progress not yet reported16,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V113000
Listed for 1987 Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE.
- Remedy
- INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED VAPOR VALVE GROMMET.
Repair progress not yet reported250 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V111000
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Owner complaints (14)
14 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
4involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 28.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 21.4% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 21.4% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 14.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 7.1% |
How 1987 compares with other E-350 years
Best and worst E-350 years →19835
19844
19852
198611
198714
198811
198926
199023
199119
199241
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | 8 |
| 1984 | 4 | 12 |
| 1985 | 2 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1987 | 14 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 | 1 |
| 1989 | 26 | 3 |
| 1990 | 23 | 2 |
| 1991 | 19 | 1 |
| 1992 | 41 | 3 |
This year (1987)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1987 Ford E-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford E-350 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 89V150000 (visibility), 89V139000 (visibility), 89V075000 (visibility), 89V062000 (electrical), 88V133000 (engine), 87V144000 (engine), 87V113000 (engine), 87V111000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1987 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (4), Engine and engine cooling (3), Service brakes (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1987 E-350 compare with other years?
Among the 1983–1992 Ford E-350 model years at least five years old, the 1985 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1992 the most (41). The 1987 drew 14. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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