The service and repair manual for the 1987 Dodge Lancer — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ES Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 17 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 825
- Accessories & Equipment 208
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 21
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 80
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 133
- Electrical 370
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 137
- Transmission 63
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Lancer
- Parking Brake · 89V038000This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking b.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 17 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the ES Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1987 Lancer problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Lancer, covering parking brake, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1987 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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