1986 Ford Bronco Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Ford Bronco, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have spend more than 500.00 on part for this truck it just keep stopping for no reason, shop people say its the fuel system, it has been replaced 3 times. Still it stops they do not know except the fuel system. We have been strained about 5 or 6 times most times late at night. Have been tow home about 6 or 7 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10101004, filed 2004-12Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Bronco 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 70 | 18% |
| 2021 | 30 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 16% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 9 | 11% |
| 1988 | 5 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco
13 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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