Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
- Summary
- AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
- Consequence
- SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
- Remedy
- REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
- Summary
- SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
- Consequence
- COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
- Remedy
- INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:OTHER PARTS
- Summary
- FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
- Consequence
- BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
- Summary
- STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.
- Consequence
- STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
- Remedy
- REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.
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Owner complaints (41)
41 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 41 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 34.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 17.1% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 12.2% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 12.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 9.8% |
| Power train | 4 | 9.8% |
| Steering | 3 | 7.3% |
| Structure | 2 | 4.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2.4% |
| Tires | 1 | 2.4% |
How 1987 compares with other Crown Victoria years
Best and worst Crown Victoria years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 21 | 0 |
| 1986 | 27 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 | 4 |
| 1988 | 42 | 2 |
| 1989 | 72 | 2 |
| 1990 | 43 | 2 |
| 1991 | 55 | 3 |
| 1992 | 310 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1987 Ford Crown Victoria FAQ
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 88V028000 (seat belt), 87V139000 (fuel system), 87V131000 (fuel system), 87V012000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1987 Ford Crown Victoria problems?
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (14), Vehicle speed control (7), Fuel system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1987 Crown Victoria compare with other years?
Among the 1983–1992 Ford Crown Victoria model years at least five years old, the 1983 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 1992 the most (310). The 1987 drew 41. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.