1986 FORD F-250 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Fire incidents:

  • Electrical and fuel leakage fire
    
  • Electrical short in ignition causing smoke under the dash
    
  • Auto burst into flames while locked and not driven for three weeks, burning the interior
    
  • Engine compartment fire
    
  • Ignition switch shorted causing fire
    
  • Vehicle fire under bed area
    
  • Vehicle caught fire multiple times
    
  • Wire near ignition caught on fire, burning the vehicle up
    

• 2. Brake issues:

  • Pedal becomes hard upon braking and inadequate brake action
    
  • Brake line ruptured resulting in complete loss of brakes
    
  • Brake line ruptured on the driver's side causing brake fluid leakage
    
  • Brake line rusted leading to brake rupture on the driver's side
    
  • Brake line rupture causing extended stopping distance and brake fluid leakage
    

• 3. Tire issues:

  • Tire belt separating, resulting in tire imbalance and bulging
    
  • Multiple tire belt separations in a set of four tires
    
  • Belt and tread of right rear tire peeling off suddenly while driving
    
  • Popping sounds behind passenger seat possibly related to tire issues
    
  • Inner tie rod breaking and tires coming off at 55mph, resulting in loss of control
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Gas pedal sticking in wide-open position, vehicle lurching forward
    
  • Clutch pushing hard resulting in cracked floorboards
    
  • Belt, tire tread, and firestone tire separations in a set of tires
    
  • Belt and tread separation reports in other similar cases
    
  • Bumper failure after 6 months of replacement and use
    
  • Cruise control issue causing vehicle to accelerate after braking
    
  • Driveability issues due to fuel injector pump failure causing vehicle to run at low speeds
    
  • Electrical wiring issues affecting ignition and power supply
    
  • Short driver's side automatic seat belts and difficulty fastening them
    
  • Steering column heating during driving
    
  • Ignition module failures causing engine shut offs
    
  • Vehicle fires while driving, starting, and parked
    
  • Smelling burning wires and smoke from dash and under the hood
    
  • Various issues with ignition system causing vehicle shutdowns and power loss