MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford Ford Truck

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1986 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:25.883Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1986: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19970325

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980302

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870507 — EA (closed 19870924)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19881201 — PE (closed 19890405)

THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN

I 19900305 — PE (closed 19900505)

INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford Ford Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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