CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Ford Mustang has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 13 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (17 reports).
1987 Ford Mustang recalls
Most common 1987 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
MY COMPLAINT DOESN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM BUT IT WAS REQUIRED. MY COMPLAINT IS WITH NEW CARS NEW CARS COMING OUT NOW WHERE THEIR HEADLIGHTS ARE THERE LOW BEAMS ARE UNBELIEVABLY BRIGHT AND I CANNOT BELIEVE IF YOU'VE EVER DRIVEN AT NIGHT YOU DON'T SEE THE SAME PROBLEM IT'S BLINDING IT'S RIDICULOUS. I MEAN HONESTLY LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. YOU GUYS ARE ALL WORRIED ABOUT SPEED AND WHAT NOT BUT AT LEAST YOU CAN SEE A STREAK OF ME GOING BY GOING FAST BUT YOU'RE BLINDED WITH THOSE LIGHTS I THINK THAT'S A WAY OF MORE OF A SAFETY HAZARD THAN SPEED.
ENGINE RACES TO 3000-4000 RPM SUDDENLY, WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING. WHEN IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF AND THEN BACK ON, ENGINE RETURNS TO NORMAL IDLE. THIS OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE ABOUT 1992. *TR
HEAD LIGHT SYSTEM. THE HEADLIGHTS ON SEVERAL FORD CARS LEAK AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER RESULTING IN DIM LIGHTS THAT ARE UNSAFE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE ON SEVERAL CARS. 1987 MUSTANG, 1988 THUNDERBIRD AND 1993 CROWN VICTORIA. *NM
THE ALTERNATOR ON MY WIFE'S 1987 MUSTANG GT CAUGHT FIRE, DAMAGING ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONETS BEFORE FIRE COULD BE EXTINGUISHED.
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS .PLEASE ADD MORE DETAILS. MR
1987 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 1987 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Ford Mustang: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Mustang?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17), Exterior Lighting (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Ford Mustang 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.