The service and repair manual for the 1987 Jeep Comanche — 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.1L I4 — SOHC 2.5L I4 — OHV 4.0L I6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup · Chief Standard Cab Pickup · Laredo Standard Cab Pickup · Pioneer Standard Cab Pickup |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 5 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Comanche manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 790
- Accessories & Equipment 120
- General Information 1,357
- Body & Frame 27
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 107
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 45
- Drivelines & Axles 122
- Steering 112
- Electrical 139
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 177
- Transmission 162
- Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
- All Others 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Comanche
- Vehicle Speed Control · 87V022000Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
- Vehicle Speed Control — linkages · 87V035000This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 86V160000A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose.
- Steering — linkages · 86V159000Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › hydraulic · 88V106000This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Jeep has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Comanche. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Comanche manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Comanche?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup, Chief Standard Cab Pickup, Laredo Standard Cab Pickup, Pioneer Standard Cab Pickup trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1987 Comanche problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Comanche, covering vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 1987 Comanche wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 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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