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Engine coolingPart report

1986 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
13%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Ford F-250, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.

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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201311%
2012125%
201173%
200924%
2008158%
200735%
2006178%
20051712%
20044429%
20032421%
20022315%
20012110%
20003310%
19996611%
1998814%
19972910%
19962816%
19953418%
19941815%
19932922%
19921412%
199187%
1990109%
198976%
198846%
1987616%
1986513%
1985314%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford F-250

Electrical system
13 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford F-250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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