The service and repair manual for the 1987 Lincoln Continental — the 5.0L V8 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lincoln 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 |
| Trims | Givenchy Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 14 complaints · 22 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Continental manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 718
- Accessories & Equipment 292
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 212
- Brakes 426
- Maintenance 104
- Drivelines & Axles 44
- Steering 129
- Electrical 203
- Suspension 84
- Engine Mechanical 143
- Transmission 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Continental
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss.
Owners have filed 14 complaints and Lincoln has issued 22 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Continental. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Continental manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Continental?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 across the Givenchy Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lincoln published for this year.
What 1987 Continental problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Continental, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lincoln dealers.
Does it include 1987 Continental 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.
RelatedOther Continental years and 1987 Lincoln models
1993 Continental · 1992 Continental · 1991 Continental · 1990 Continental · 1989 Continental · 1988 Continental · 1986 Continental · 1985 Continental · 1984 Continental · 1983 Continental · 1982 Continental · all 25 years
1987 Lincoln Mark VII · 1987 Lincoln Town Car · every 1987 model