MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford F150

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1986 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:14:09.704Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1988: 141 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1986: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988141
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36%

36% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20%

20% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

FIRE
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1986 FORD F150 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS, FUEL SIPHONS FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, TANK OVERFLOWS CAUSING SPILLAGE ON GROUND. SAME PROBLEM WITH CHECK VALVE ON FORD F150 MODELS DURING 1990 TO 1993 RESULTED IN A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030613

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

CRASH INJURY
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LAP BELTS IN CENTER OF BENCH SEAT DID NOT HOLD 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND ADULT PASSENGER IN PLACE DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19870507 — EA (closed 19870924)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19871012 — fuel system, gasoline

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Campaign 87V139000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19881207 — PE (closed 19890601)

FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford F150 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 F150?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford F150 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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