NHTSA vehicle safety data
1987 Ford Mustang Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1987 Ford Mustang right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1987 Ford Mustang.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1987 Ford Mustang.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1987 Ford Mustang in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE93-011: CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
Closed July 19, 1993
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-137: HOOD LATCH FAILURES
Closed February 27, 1992
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-078: HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE
Closed September 23, 1991
- Engineering Analysis EA89-037: SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION
Closed November 30, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE90-052: FR SEAT FLOOR MOUNT FAILS
Closed June 20, 1990
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-118: SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION
Closed September 6, 1989
Other Ford Mustang model years
Check your 1987 Ford Mustang VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Mustang at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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