How many recalls does the 1987 Ford Exp have?

The 1987 Ford Exp has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Ford Exp has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Ford Exp?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1987 Ford Exp Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Ford Exp. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Ignition switch will shut off on its own and will turn on by itself. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 1996-04-15

“Engine failure. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1995-06-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90063 Opened 1990-03-21 · closed 1990-07-31

SAFETY BELT D-RING

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Ford Exp as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.