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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1986 Ford F-350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 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-350, 7% of the 14 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.

“The design flaw of rear hub failed,causing the seal to go bad,resulting in gear oil spilling all over the rear brake shoes. The braking system does not work properly.”

NHTSA complaint #825389, filed 1998-07

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201478%
201357%
201296%
201197%
200914%
200832%
200738%
200632%
200554%
20041811%
200344%
2002109%
20011711%
2000289%
19996416%
199818%
19972114%
19961512%
19951410%
19942223%
19931515%
1992815%
1991310%
1990513%
198925%
1988310%
1987113%
198617%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford F-350

Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford F-350

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