The service and repair manual for the 1987 Mercury Cougar — 3.8L V6 and 5.0L V8 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercury published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | LS Sedan 2-Door · XR-7 Sedan 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 49 complaints · 22 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Cougar manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 830
- Accessories & Equipment 287
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 129
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 258
- Brakes 57
- Maintenance 126
- Drivelines & Axles 44
- Steering 129
- Electrical 228
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 146
- Transmission 172
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Cougar
- 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 49 complaints and Mercury has issued 22 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Cougar. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Cougar manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Cougar?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 5.0L V8 across the LS Sedan 2-Door, XR-7 Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercury published for this year.
What 1987 Cougar problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Cougar, 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 Mercury dealers.
Does it include 1987 Cougar 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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