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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1986 Ford Econoline Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Ford Econoline, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200315%
2001311%
200038%
199934%
199711%
199611%
199557%
199465%
199335%
199256%
199128%
198939%
198815%
198717%
1986114%
1985110%
1984114%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Econoline

Electrical system
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Econoline

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.

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