MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford F150

○ Not enough data
1986 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:36.659Z

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: 139 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1986: 61 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

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 (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 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:ignition, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford F150 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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