This factory service and repair manual is matched to the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with its 5.9L V8 (360 cu in) engine and single Base trim. It is tied to this exact year, so the specifications are correct for your engine and trim.
Engines
- 5.9L V8 — 360 cu in, OHV
Trims
- Base
Known issues on the 1987 Grand Wagoneer. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year: inconsistent vehicle speed control (cruise control) operation that could result in loss of control and an accident, and a side or rear window that could close on a child or others, resulting in personal injury. Owners have filed 18 complaints, and 2 technical service bulletins are on record for the year.
From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace electrical fault, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1987 Grand Wagoneer.
CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.
INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE MODULE, AS NECESSARY.
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KE
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
ENGINE FIRE. *SD
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
LATCH MECHANISM FELL APART ON 3 SEAT BELTS. *AK
THE DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE INDICATOR MAKES IT APPEAR THAT THE GAS TANK HAS MORE GAS THAN IS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL, CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING WAS NORMAL WHEN ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. *SD
Showing the 5 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
