The service and repair manual for the 1987 Ford Ranger — 2.0L I4 and 2.9L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 engines, 15 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 | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC 2.9L V6 — OHV 2.3L I4 — SOHC 2.3L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | S Stripped Chassis · S Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · STX Stripped Chassis · XLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · S Cab & Chassis 2-Door · XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +9 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 58 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Ranger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 900
- Accessories & Equipment 124
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 21
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 188
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 117
- Drivelines & Axles 174
- Steering 113
- Electrical 163
- Suspension 67
- Engine Mechanical 197
- Transmission 100
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Ranger
- Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · 87V140000Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 58 complaints and Ford has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Ranger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Ranger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Ranger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.9L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 across the S Stripped Chassis, S Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, STX Stripped Chassis, XLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, S Cab & Chassis 2-Door, XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, STX Cab & Chassis 2-Door, XLT Stripped Chassis, Custom Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Stripped Chassis, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, STX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, STX Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Cab & Chassis 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1987 Ranger problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Ranger, covering wheels, 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 Ranger 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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