SteeringPart report
1987 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the 41 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 87V012000Feb 9, 1987Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Lincoln Town CAR 1987, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 | 52% |
| 2010 | 7 | 58% |
| 2009 | 17 | 39% |
| 2008 | 25 | 50% |
| 2007 | 25 | 50% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 36 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 14% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 99 | 40% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 14 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
Electrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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