The service and repair manual for the 1987 Ford Escort — 1.9L I4 and 2.0L 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 | 1.9L I4 — SOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GT Hatchback 2-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · GL Hatchback 4-Door · GL Hatchback 2-Door · Pony Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 65 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Escort manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,455
- Accessories & Equipment 134
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 223
- Body & Frame 19
- Maintenance 119
- Brakes 52
- Restraints 17
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 125
- Electrical 191
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 151
- Transmission 67
- Engine Performance 1,103
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Escort
- Seats · 89V170000The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 65 complaints and Ford has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Escort. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Escort manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Escort?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.9L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the GT Hatchback 2-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, GL Hatchback 4-Door, GL Hatchback 2-Door, Pony Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1987 Escort problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Escort, covering seats, 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 Escort 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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