CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 12 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
1987 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Most common 1987 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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 CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 87V131000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) WAS REFERENCED. POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS WERE FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000. UPDATED 06/04/08. *LJ
TFI MODULE SUDDEN FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. COULD NOT RESTART ENGINE. FORTUNATELY SPEED WAS ONLY 15 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS.*AK
THE SPRING INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE BUCKLE DID NOT LOCK (BUCKLE SERIAL NUMBER 2CM328401 ALLIED CHEMICAL). *AK *CB *NLM
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
LOUD POPPING SOUND HEARD. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. VISIBLE FAILURE ON RIGHT FRONT AS TIRE WAS TURNED TOWARD THE ENGINE AT THE TOP AND TURNED OUTWARD AT THE PAVEMENT. REAR UPPER BODY FRAME COMPLETE SEPARATION BY 2 INCHES, AND FRONT UPPER BODY FRAME VISIBLE FRACTURE AND READY FOR SEPARATION. ENGINE WAS RESTING ON THE MANIFOLD. IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MOVING ANY FASTER THAN 5MPH, THERE WOULD OR COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS INJURY HAD THE ENGINE COLLAPSED COMPLETELY TO THE PAVEMENT WHILE TRAVELLING. I THOUGHT IT WAS A UNIVERSAL JOINT OR A FAILED SHOCK.
1987 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Vehicle Speed Control (7), Fuel System, Gasoline (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.