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Body and structurePart report

1986 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1986 Ford F-250, 5% of the 38 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.

“Consumer states that his bumper failed. Bumper had been replaced about 6 months prior. Consumer has used bumper at lease 10 times and there was no problem. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #8008096, filed 2002-04

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201355%
201293%
201183%
201023%
200853%
200735%
2006115%
200575%
200443%
200354%
200243%
200142%
200062%
1999163%
1998916%
1997186%
199653%
199595%
199443%
199311%
199211%
199155%
199033%
198944%
1988610%
198625%
198515%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford F-250

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seat belts
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 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