1987 Plymouth Horizon Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon — the 2.2L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1987
Engines
2.2L I4 — SOHC
TrimsAmerica Hatchback 4-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 13 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Horizon manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 66
  • General Information 1,391
  • Accessories & Equipment 132
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 78
  • Brakes 73
  • Maintenance 78
  • Drivelines & Axles 30
  • Steering 128
  • Electrical 272
  • Suspension 51
  • Engine Mechanical 137
  • Transmission 120
  • Engine Performance 503

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Horizon

  1. Suspension · 08E033000
    The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 91V132000
    Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.

Owners have filed 13 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Horizon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1987 Horizon manual

Is this manual specific to the 1987 Horizon?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 across the America Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.

What 1987 Horizon problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Horizon, covering suspension, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Plymouth dealers.

Does it include 1987 Horizon 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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