- The problem
- The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
- The risk
- This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
- The fix
- Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary
Vehicle safety record
1986 Ford Escort Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Ford Escort have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1989 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Escort year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Ford Escort recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- The risk
- Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
- The fix
- Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
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Ford Escort: every year compared
All Escort years1986 Ford Escort vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Ford Escort | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 1986 Ford Aerostar | 53 | 9 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Ford Bronco II | 33 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Ford Bronco | 27 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Ford B8000 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Ford Escort
Does the 1986 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1986 Ford Escort: seats (October 1989); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1986 Ford Escort had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Ford Escort a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Escort year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Escort years have the most complaints?
2001 (99), 2002 (88). See every Ford Escort year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Ford Escort has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data