NHTSA Recall 87V144000: Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on September 9, 1987, covering an estimated 188,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Club Wagon.

188,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1988

owners notified (February 3)

NHTSA campaign	87V144000
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL
Report received	September 9, 1987
Owner notification	February 3, 1988
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

System: 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 87V144000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Club Wagon	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Ford E250	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Ford E350	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Ford Econoline	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.