1986 FORD F-150 PROBLEMS

Model Trims
F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp)
F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) 4x4
F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 (210 Hp)
F-150 5.8 V8 (210 Hp) 4x4
F-150 5.8 V8 (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 (210 Hp) Automatic
F-150 4.9 Six (125 Hp)
F-150 4.9 Six (125 Hp) 4x4

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Fuel siphoning from one tank to another causing overflowing and spillage, potential fire hazard
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2. Fuel leaking from one tank to another causing overflow and excessive fuel leakage
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3. Alternator belt replacement leading to engine fire
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4. Multiple issues with the clutch failing
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5. Various electrical fires and issues, including ignition switch, wiring harness, electrical wiring harness fire, fuse box fire
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6. Frame rusting and failing, failed brake lines, corrosion
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7. Multiple ignition control module failures causing stalling and rough driving
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8. Master cylinder failures causing loss of power to headlights and power steering
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9. Paint peeling due to lead base paint, issues with bumper and hood rusting
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10. Vehicle experiencing stalling without warning
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11. Various seat belt failures, including latch failures and seat belts not holding during accidents
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12. Scalpers failing to stay in place leading to hood collapse, various suspension failures
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13. Various issues with the fuel system, including fuel tank straps failing and fuel tank leakage
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14. Various issues with the steering column smoking, ignition switch catching fire
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15. Vehicle catching fire while driving or parked due to various causes, such as overheating components, wiring issues, and clutch failures
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16. Various issues with vehicle stalling and losing power while driving
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17. Vehicle issues with starting, stalling, and losing power intermittently
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18. Vehicle experiencing issues with the clutch, suspension, and transmission
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19. Issues with the seat belts, alternator, and steering column smoking
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20. Vehicle experiencing various electrical issues, including fires and wiring melting
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21. Vehicle experiencing fires and various issues with fuel system, brakes, and exhaust
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22. Vehicle issues with catalytic converter catching fire due to malfunctioning control module
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774