Does the 1987 Ford E-250 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Ford E-250 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Ford E-250?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Ford E-250 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Ford E-250. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Ford E-250 recalls, newest first

August 9, 1988NHTSA 88V13300014,975 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 1987NHTSA 87V144000188,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 Ford E-250 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1987 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1987 Ford E-250 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Ford E-250 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Ford E-250?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.