1987 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo
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- Photo: 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 Commercial Cutaway box truck, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1987 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo is a 185-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,089 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The E-Series measures 186.8 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,089 ($34,586 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L OHV V8 ("302") |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 16 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.8 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford E SERIES.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford E SERIES
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford E SERIES (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 FORD E SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.