CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Ford Taurus has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (27 reports).
1986 Ford Taurus recalls
Most common 1986 Ford Taurus problems
Problem areas named in the 101 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 27 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Structure | 18 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
What owners report
1986 AND 2005 FORD TAURUS RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION POSSIBLE ON THE RECALL FOR THE FORD TAURUS. *KB
CONSUMER INQUIRING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS RECALL AND THE ROTOR SEPARATION RECALL ON THE 1986 FORD TAURUS.*MR *NM
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. NAR 07/02/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTENTIONALLY SOLD DEFECTIVE VEHICLES TO CUSTOMERS. THE DEFECT IS THE TRANSMISSION, ACCORDING TO THE BULLETIN #94-24-7 THEY KNEW THAT DEFECTS EXISTED IN THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES 1986-95 FORD TAURUS, 1993-95 TAURUS SHO, 1986-95 MERCURY SABLE, 1988-94 CONTINENTAL AND 1995 WINDSTAR LIGHT TRUCK. THE CONSUMER HAS WRITTEN TO FORD EXPLAINING WHAT WAS FOUND AND TO DATE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE STATEMENTS CONTAINED. *CB *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH FRONT LEFT MECHANISM WHICH HOLDS BRAKE SYSTEM FELL INSIDE THE WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY BACKFIRED ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TS
1986 Ford Taurus questions
Does the 1986 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1986 Ford Taurus: Structure:Frame And Members; Structure:Frame And Members; Wheels; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; 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 Taurus?
Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (27), Power Train (23), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Ford Taurus 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.