MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
1987 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:47.081Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 42 complaints 1987 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
1987: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198742
198843
198975
199043
199156
1992316
1993188
1994198
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200653
200750
200850
200944
201012
201123

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19%

19% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941108

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080509

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE GARAGE FOR NO REASON. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950612

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE UPON REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870318 — steering

STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.

Campaign 87V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870808 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 87V131000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870909 — PE (closed 19880310)

FIRES

R 19871012 — fuel system, gasoline

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Campaign 87V139000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880330 — seat belts

AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.

Remedy: REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.

Campaign 88V028000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880914 — PE (closed 19890103)

ENGINE COMP FIRES

I 19910911 — PE (closed 19920115)

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V012000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V131000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V028000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 1988 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.