1986 Ford E350 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Ford E350.

19851987
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Ford E350 Problems

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

#12 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Fires:2
#22 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Fires:2
#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford E350.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1

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