1987 Lincoln Mark VII

US · Midsize Cars

The 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)

Combined Economy

19 MPG US (12.4 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement	5.0 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

87V139000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Reported September 4, 1987. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 23, 2026

Data verified: October 23, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Gasoline
5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII have?

5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.