The differential is a system of gears that allows different drive wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds, for example when your 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon is turning. Your outer wheel travels a longer distance on a wide turning radius, therefor it needs to rotate faster. Without a differential the outer wheel would slip making your 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon much harder to handle and wear your tires out at a dramatic rate.

When browsing for a differential there are different terminology you will run across and its important to understand what each one is. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) the differential is alongside the transmission inside a housing, and the unit is called a transaxle. Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles the differential is between the rear wheels and connected to the transmission by a driveshaft. All-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles add a centre differential or a transfer case to distribute power front and rear.

The simplest and most common differential is the "open differential". It gained its name because the wheels can always turn independently of each other. Its main drawback is that if one wheel doesn’t have traction, such as if it hits ice, it still gets lots of power. It spins helplessly, and you go nowhere. To combat this situation, some manufacturers use electronic systems that detect spinning wheels without traction and send signals to partially engage brakes on that wheel to channel the engine’s power to the other wheel on solid ground. A hydraulic differential lock can be temporarily engaged in a difficult off-road situation when one of the drive wheels digs deeper into snow, mud, or sand.

If you are an enthusiast looking for better vehicle handling for cornering, faster acceleration on the street, strip or track then you may benefit from installing a high-performance ring and pinion set with different gear ratio’s. Browse our digital shelves for your 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon to find a huge assortment of premium racing differentials and related components, such as durable and lightweight differential cases, housings, rings and pinions, spider gears, and much more.

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Arb Usa RD140
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Arb Usa RD140 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Axle: Sterling 10.25"/10.50"
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: All
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L Axle: Sterling 10.25"/10.50"
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: All
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Arb Usa RD166
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Arb Usa RD166 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.56 and up
Confirm axle is not c-clip
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.56 and up
Confirm axle is not c-clip
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Arb Usa RD167
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Arb Usa RD167 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.10 and down
Confirm axle is not c-clip
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.10 and down
Confirm axle is not c-clip
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Arb Usa RD169
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Arb Usa RD169 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.10 and down
Confirm axle is not full float
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L Axle: Dana 60
Shaft: 1.50"
Spline: 35
Ratio: 4.10 and down
Confirm axle is not full float
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Arb Usa RD81
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Arb Usa RD81 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Axle: Ford 8.8
Shaft: 1.32"
Spline: 31
Ratio: All
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L Axle: Ford 8.8
Shaft: 1.32"
Spline: 31
Ratio: All
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ATS Diesel 4029003068
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ATS Diesel 4029003068 Rear Differential Cover Kit
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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EngineFitment Notes
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
6.9L V8 DIESEL
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
6.9L V8 DIESEL
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AUBURN GEAR 545022
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AUBURN GEAR 545022 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Open To Lock
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
Dana 60
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
Front Open To Lock
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
Dana 60
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Open To Lock
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
Dana 60
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
Rear Open To Lock
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
Dana 60
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AUBURN GEAR 545026
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AUBURN GEAR 545026 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Open To Lock
Dana 70
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Up
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
Rear Open To Lock
Dana 70
35 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Up
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AUBURN GEAR 545035
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AUBURN GEAR 545035 Differential
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

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1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Open To Lock
Dana 70
40 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
L
Rear Open To Lock
Dana 70
40 Spline
4.10 Gear Ratio Down
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STRANGE U1658
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Strange U1658 Spline
for 1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER

$149.76

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
7.5L V8 Gas OHV,
6.9L V8 Diesel OHV,
5.8L V8 Gas OHV,
4.9L l6 Gas OHV
 
TransmissionNumSpeeds: 4
TransmissionControlTypeName: Automatic. Automatic Transmission 4-Speed
Van 2-Door
 
1987 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon XLT STANDARD PASSENGER equipped with
7.5L V8 Gas OHV,
6.9L V8 Diesel OHV,
5.8L V8 Gas OHV,
4.9L l6 Gas OHV TransmissionNumSpeeds: 4
TransmissionControlTypeName: Automatic. Automatic Transmission 4-Speed
Van 2-Door