1987 Ford Crown Victoria S Sedan
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- Photo: 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Cabernet Red Metallic, Front Left, 05-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria United States Air Force Car by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon rear 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Cabernet Red Metallic, Rear Right, 05-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Ford Crown Victoria S Sedan is a 150-hp 4.9-liter V8 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,340 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 3,200 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Crown Victoria measures 211.0 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,741 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,340 ($41,026 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L (302 cid) OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 3,200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (AOD) |
| 1st Gear | 2.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.47 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone (SLA), coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, coil springs (4-link) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211 in |
| Width | 77 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,741 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Ford Crown Victoria S Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford CROWN VICTORIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 8, 1988 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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.
NHTSA campaign 88V028000
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 87V139000
Aug 17, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA campaign 87V131000
Feb 9, 1987 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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.
NHTSA campaign 87V012000
42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford CROWN VICTORIA
Owner Complaints
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.