1986 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1986 Ford E-150, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Ford E-150 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other E-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Ford E-150, and the recalls they led to.
- FILLER NECK SPURTNo recall
- FUEL EXPULSIONNo recall
- FUEL LEAKS/FIRESNo recall
- FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATINo recall
What E-150 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER PARKING CAR, NOTICED WHITE SMOKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, THEN NOTICED FIRE, POSSIBILE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
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