MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford Crown Victoria

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1986 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:02.647Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 27 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 27 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 27 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

1986: 27 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198742
198843
198975
199043
199156
1992316
1993188
1994198
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200653
200750
200850
200944
201012
201123

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

16 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was driving and the ignition started to smoke. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

While parked in parking lot, faulty ignition switch caused fire in area of steering column; parked for 5 minutes; no warning; vehicle totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

Seat belts

4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

Steering

2 of 27 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

2 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-10 Fires
  2. R
    1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

    Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1988-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-03 Engine comp fires
  4. I
    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V139000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Ford Crown Victoria have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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