MYRModel Year Report

1986 Ford LTD

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1986 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:18.951Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 9 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints
1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 9 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 9 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000

1986: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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Electrical fire. (Rice lake fire department)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-24

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE

Structure

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Seats

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASHINJURY
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Purchased car used, on impact, hit from the right rear back, both front seats reclined backward please describe .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-27

Seat belts

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  2. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
  3. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford LTD 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 LTD?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Ford LTD have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.