The service and repair manual for the 1987 Ford Mustang — 5.0L V8 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 | 5.0L V8 — OHV 2.3L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | GT Hatchback 2-Door · LX Convertible 2-Door · GT Convertible 2-Door · LX Sedan 2-Door · LX Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 44 complaints · 23 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Mustang manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 818
- Accessories & Equipment 163
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 66
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 206
- Brakes 57
- Maintenance 126
- Drivelines & Axles 44
- Steering 129
- Electrical 194
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 149
- Transmission 54
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Mustang
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fa.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 44 complaints and Ford has issued 23 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Mustang. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Mustang manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Mustang?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 2.3L I4 across the GT Hatchback 2-Door, LX Convertible 2-Door, GT Convertible 2-Door, LX Sedan 2-Door, LX Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1987 Mustang problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Mustang, covering exterior lighting, 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 Mustang 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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