Ford E250 1987

Model E250 made in 1987 by Ford got 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD14/16/1516/20/17Regular$ 95014861227
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1514/22/17Regular$ 95014860818
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD11/13/1212/17/14Regular$ 118714861228
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD11/13/1212/17/14Regular$ 118714861228

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
88V133000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/01/1977 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)1497509/14/1988ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/09/198808/16/1988
Defect SummaryExtreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
Consequence SummaryEngine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
Corrective SummaryReplace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
NotesSystem: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from ford cutaway chassisand vans.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
87V144000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)18800002/03/1988ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryVehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence SummaryThis creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective SummaryInstall modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
NotesSystem: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
BC289395040104/01/19953055505Unknown11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A2903/18/1998601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
985A3803/18/1998601045Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc06/23/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE90037FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/30/199005/22/1990LOSS OF POWER BRAKE
 There is no summary currently available
EA93014FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/04/199307/29/1994ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE94065FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/19/199412/28/1994FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS
 There is no summary currently available

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