1986 Ford F Series (light)
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1986 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection
- No specific known issues on file — do a standard pre-purchase inspection.
FAQ
- Is the 1986 Ford F Series (light) reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Ford F Series (light) have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.