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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1986 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Ford F-250, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year.

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
201464%
201311%
2012156%
2011135%
201057%
200924%
2008147%
200712%
200694%
20051410%
2004128%
20031210%
2002128%
20012813%
2000237%
19996111%
199824%
19973411%
19961911%
19953620%
19942319%
19931713%
19922622%
1991109%
19901110%
19891211%
1988711%
1987411%
198613%
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
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
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 31, 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