The service and repair manual for the 1987 Dodge Ram 50 — 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 3 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 | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 12 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Ram 50 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 74
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 80
- Brakes 59
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 58
- Steering 74
- Electrical 124
- Suspension 50
- Engine Mechanical 164
- Transmission 208
- Engine Performance 339
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Ram 50
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103003The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Ram 50. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Ram 50 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Ram 50?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1987 Ram 50 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Ram 50, covering seat belts. 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 Ram 50 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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