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Seat beltsPart report

1986 Ford Ranger Seat belts Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
20%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
109,368miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Ford Ranger, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,368 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202213%
202065%
201973%
201011%
200810%
200610%
200510%
200431%
200394%
2002165%
2001459%
2000233%
1999122%
1998132%
199792%
1996266%
1995175%
1994113%
199373%
199221%
199132%
199033%
198934%
1988910%
1987816%
1986720%
198418%
198319%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Ranger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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