Complaints
78
Crashes
1
Fires
20
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Ford F150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:2
#26 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:4
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford F150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 2 | 85,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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