MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford Club Wagon

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1986 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:46.644Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1986: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electrical system failed, causing fire, while parked with the ignition off and the key removed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-30

While driving vehicle, it caught on fire, pulled over to the side, got a fire extinguisher and put flames out; fire occurred by the alternator area.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-13

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1986-07-16Steering86V094000 The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (Connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete…

    Remedy: Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1988-02-03Engine and engine cooling87V144000 Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

    Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V094000 · Steering
  • Recall 87V144000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford Club Wagon reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Ford Club Wagon?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Ford Club Wagon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.