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SuspensionPart report

1986 Ford Escort Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1986 Ford Escort, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year.

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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003110%
2002412%
2001913%
200088%
19994213%
19985013%
19976712%
1996136%
1995376%
1994186%
1993195%
199274%
199193%
198921%
198854%
198735%
198612%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Escort

Electrical system
19 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
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.

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