1987 Ford E Series recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Ford E Series under individual trim or body names rather than "E Series", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1987 Ford E Series owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
11/06/1996 · Electrical system · fire
AFTER A RAINY STORM AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE; ALSO, BATTERY DRAINED OVERNIGHT AND BUZZER RANG THROUGH SPEAKER UPON OPENING DOOR.*AK
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