1986 Ford E-Series Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Ford E-Series.

19851987
Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Ford E-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford E-Series.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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