MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford E-350

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1986 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:50:43.139Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 38 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1986: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200838
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202120
202214
20231
20241
20251
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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ENGINE STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE EVEN WITH KEY REMOVED

NHTSA ODI report, 20200504

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2008 ● 1992 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1999 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford E-350 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 E-350?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford E-350 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.