The service and repair manual for the 1987 Ford Aerostar — 3.0L V6 and 2.3L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV 2.3L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Base Mini Passenger Van 2-Door · Base Mini Cargo Van 2-Door · XL Mini Cargo Van 2-Door · XL Mini Passenger Van 2-Door · XLT Mini Passenger Van 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 140 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Aerostar manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 745
- Accessories & Equipment 182
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 26
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 265
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 131
- Drivelines & Axles 75
- Steering 99
- Electrical 221
- Suspension 38
- Engine Mechanical 124
- Transmission 76
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Aerostar
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 89V226000Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to cont.
- Electrical System — wiring · 88V091000Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 140 complaints and Ford has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Aerostar. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Aerostar manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Aerostar?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.3L I4 across the Base Mini Passenger Van 2-Door, Base Mini Cargo Van 2-Door, XL Mini Cargo Van 2-Door, XL Mini Passenger Van 2-Door, XLT Mini Passenger Van 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1987 Aerostar problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Aerostar, covering seat belts, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1987 Aerostar wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 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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