1986 Ford Escort Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1986 Ford Escort, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While traveling noticed that engine indicator light would flash on and stay on through out travel .dealer has been contacted, technician cut indication light off 4 time with cost to customer. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894595, filed 2001-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 22 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Escort
19 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Escort
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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