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1987 Ford Bronco 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 | 684 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
61 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.