1986 Ford F350

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1986 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:56.320Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1986: 14 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	2
1982	0
1983	1
1984	2
1985	4
1986	14
1987	8
1988	29
1989	41
1990	39
2005	0
2006	0
2007	0
2008	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 14 total reports mention: tires.

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FRONT TIRE ON LIGHT TRUCK BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING APPR. 40MPH. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100726

TIRE BLOW OUT ON LIGHT TRUCK WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH THIS IS A SECOND OCCURRENCE WITH THESE TIRES. COOPER REFUSES TO REGISTER THE ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100726

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE

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A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED UNDER DASH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND FILL IN VEHICLE MILEAGE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020611

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960307

STEERING

1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860425 — visibility

THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT MEET THE 50 SQUARE INCH MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 111-REARVIEW MIRRORS.

Remedy: REPLACE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH UNIT MAGNIFICATION MIRRORS OF 9" X 6" REFLECTIVE SURFACE DIMENSIONS.

Campaign 86V048000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/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 19881213 — PE (closed 19890712)

ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

I 19890607 — PE (closed 19891017)

GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS

I 19940819 — PE (closed 19941228)

FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 86V048000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford F350 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 F350?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford F350 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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