The service and repair manual for the 1987 Ford Taurus — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 8 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 | 2.5L I4 — OHV 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | MT5 Sedan 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · MT5 Wagon 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · L Wagon 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 355 complaints · 45 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Taurus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 860
- Accessories & Equipment 324
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 93
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 274
- Brakes 60
- Maintenance 128
- Drivelines & Axles 21
- Steering 115
- Electrical 256
- Suspension 63
- Engine Mechanical 147
- Transmission 253
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Taurus
- Steering — steering wheel/handle bar · 86V144000Steering shaft assemblies contain lower shafts of insufficient length for proper attachment to the shaft insulator flange.
- Structure — frame and members · 93V106000Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 -.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 87V017000Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.
- Suspension — rear › axle › spindle · 86V148000Left and/or right rear spindle assemblies may have been improperly heat treated.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 355 complaints and Ford has issued 45 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Taurus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Taurus manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Taurus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the MT5 Sedan 4-Door, GL Sedan 4-Door, MT5 Wagon 4-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, L Wagon 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, LX Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1987 Taurus problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Taurus, covering steering, structure, visibility. 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 Taurus 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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