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1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.