CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Ford F-150 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 16 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (24 reports).
1986 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 1986 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
MY 1986 FORD F-150 WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 150,000 MILES AND WAS PARKED NEXT TO MY HOUSE, NOT RUNNING, WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURNED NEARLY BURNING MY HOUSE AND TRAILER, AS WELL AS ALL INSIDE IT AND SCARED MY SON AND I TERRIBLY. *TR
WHILE BACKING INTO THE GARAGE CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND SAW THE STEERING BOX ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK
1986 FORD F150 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS, FUEL SIPHONS FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, TANK OVERFLOWS CAUSING SPILLAGE ON GROUND. SAME PROBLEM WITH CHECK VALVE ON FORD F150 MODELS DURING 1990 TO 1993 RESULTED IN A RECALL. DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION. *NLM
AFTER FILLING BOTH TANKS, FRONT TANK'S FUEL WOULD POUR INTO AND OUT OF REAR TANK. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER TO GET TRUCK FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS IS A DANGEROUS PART FAILURE. *TT
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1986 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 1986 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Ford F-150: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Ford F-150?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (24), Fuel System, Gasoline (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.