1987 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
- Complaints
- 41filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 99,477miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. The part named most often is electrical system, with 14 complaints (34% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (7) and fuel system (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,477 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 12 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system14 34%
- Fuel system5 12%
- Seat belts5 12%
- Engine cooling4 9.8%
- Steering3 7.3%
- Body and structure2 4.9%
- Exterior lighting1 2.4%
- Tires1 2.4%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Tfi module sudden failure while driving. Could not restart engine. Fortunately speed was only 15 MPH. If I had been at freeway speeds, loss of power steering and power brakes would have been very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10029264, filed 2003-07, 99,477 milesVehicle speed control: “Consumer was sitting at a stop sign with foot on the brake and vehicle automatically accelerated into the traffic. Consumer stated it had happened several times.”
NHTSA complaint #856403, filed 2000-02Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle caught fire. By the time the fire department arrived, the engine compartment was engulfed in flames and the vehicle exploded. The vehicle was destroyed. Nhtsa campaign id number 87v131000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system) was referenced. Police and fire reports were filed. The current and failure mileages were 94,000. Updated 06/04/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10227132, filed 2008-05, 94,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,000 and 114,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V028000Mar 8, 1988Seat belts › Front › RetractorCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987–1988, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987–1988
Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- 87V131000Aug 17, 1987Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Lincoln Town CAR 1988, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.
- 87V012000Feb 9, 1987Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › ConnectingCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Lincoln Town CAR 1987, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.
Recall details for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE91125Brake line puncturesClosed · Sep 11, 1991
- PE88101Engine comp firesClosed · Sep 14, 1988
- PE87055FIRESClosed · Sep 9, 1987
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria.
Other model years of the Ford Crown Victoria
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 | 54,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 12 | 135,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 44 | 71,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2008 | 50 | 100,500 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 50 | 103,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 53 | 107,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 193 | 80,086 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 138 | 92,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 249 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 58 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 53 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 85 | 91,158 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 134 | 80,048 | 5 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 119 | 88,772 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 288 | 86,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 276 | 103,582 | 9 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 250 | 97,504 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 192 | 111,500 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 182 | 118,356 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 310 | 101,750 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 55 | 89,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 43 | — | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 72 | 90,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 42 | 63,450 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 41 | 99,477 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 21 | 77,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Crown Victoria model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 14 complaints (34% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 7.
Has the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,477 miles and the middle half falls between 94,000 and 114,700 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.