1986 Ford Explorer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Ford Explorer.

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

Worst 1986 Ford Explorer Problems

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

#11 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

#21 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

#31 complaints

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford Explorer.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1———
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1———

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