MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford E150

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1986 Ford E150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:11.390Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints 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 E150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 30 complaints 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1986: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19843
19853
19869
198717
198814
198930
199015
19970
19980
19990
20000
20040
20061
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO IAR ALTERNATOR GETS TOO HOT START TO ARC AND SHORTS OUT. RESULTING IN VEHCILE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960628

AFTER PARKING CAR, NOTICED WHITE SMOKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, THEN NOTICED FIRE, POSSIBILE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960418

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

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THE THROTTLE STUCK, WHICH CAUSED UNWANTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. ON ONE OCCASION THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DIRTY AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VACUUM LINE MALFUNCTIONED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030307

THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM LINE HAD KINKED WHILE THR CRUISE WAS ON, THE THROTTLE BODY HAD STUCK, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030228

TIRES

2 of 9 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19861104 — EA (closed 19870429)

FILLER NECK SPURT

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19870430 — EA (closed 19871023)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19880516 — PE (closed 19890301)

FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford E150 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 E150?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford E150 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.