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#BS-1987-FORE35-6A6A

1987 Ford E350

Based on reports from 15 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Recalls
8
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 15 complaints, 0 crashes, 4 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

4 owners reported structure issues.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation ComponentsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure4 (27%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (13%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch2 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (7%)
Wheels & Tires1 (7%)

1987 Ford E350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford E350, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford E350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford E350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford E350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

87V111000Jul 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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.

87V113000Jul 1987

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.

87V144000Feb 1988

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.

88V133000Sep 1988

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.

89V062000Jun 1989

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1987 Ford E350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Ford E350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Ford E350 is related to the structure, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Ford E350 reliable?
The 1987 Ford E350 has 15 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Ford E350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Ford E350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Ford E350 has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford E350 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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