1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Oil Type & Capacity

The 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Country Squire takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Country Squire LX takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)6.00 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)6.00 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Wagon — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Country Squire — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Country Squire LX — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)6.00 QTS.5.00 QTS.
LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)6.00 QTS.5.00 QTS.
LX, 4D Wagon — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)6.00 QTS.5.00 QTS.
S, 4D Wagon — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.

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1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

15.1 quarts (14.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. Specification: ESE M97B44 A.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria take?

It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Country Squire uses 5W-30; Country Squire LX uses 5W-30; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; S, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Country Squire holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Country Squire LX holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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