1987 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Engine surges while idling or at traffic stops found recall notice for fuel rail assembly and have read about numerous accounts of similar problems in same model of vehicle called service dept. And dealership and was given the brushoff person I talked to was stand offish and uncooperative wouldn't give info on recall bulletins”
NHTSA complaint #711895, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
- 87V131000Aug 17, 1987Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Lincoln Town CAR 1988, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 12 | 14% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 46 | 17% |
| 1995 | 14 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology