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1986 Ford E-150 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
44%of 9 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 electrical system of the 1986 Ford E-150, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016113%
2015113%
2014117%
2013211%
201218%
2011313%
2010110%
2009114%
2007217%
2006318%
2005213%
200413%
2003419%
2002311%
2001719%
200048%
199978%
199812%
199788%
19961017%
199534%
19941210%
1993710%
199269%
1991427%
19891135%
1988750%
1987847%
1986444%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford E-150

Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford E-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology