- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Ford F250 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Ford F250 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1987 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical F250 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Ford F250 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
- Trucks fail to meet requirement of fmvss no. 301, Fuel system integrity, in a 30 mph front angular barrier test impact because of the omission of the nose shield on midship fuel tank. Consequence of defect: in case of an accident, fuel spillage in the trucks which do not meet the fmvss increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Install nose shield on the midship fuel tank. Fuel tank.
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No complaints about the 1986 Ford F250 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford F250: every year compared
All F250 years1986 Ford F250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Ford F250 | 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 F250
Does the 1986 Ford F250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1986 Ford F250: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1987); mounting (August 1986). 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 F250 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Ford F250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford F250 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 F250 years have the most complaints?
1968 (1), 1970 (1). See every Ford F250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Ford F250 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