1986 Ford F350 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Ford F350.

19851987
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Ford F350 Problems

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

#13 complaints

TIRES

Avg mileage:106,000 mi
#22 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

#32 complaints

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford F350.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
TIRES3106,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1

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