1986 Ford Taurus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 101 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 fuel system of the 1986 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Eec switch that controls fuel pump/fan cuts off when temperature is about 80 degrees or hotter; open hood, let switch cool off, will operate for a few blocks.”
NHTSA complaint #970891, filed 1995-08Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 | 73 | 26% |
| 2014 | 71 | 31% |
| 2013 | 107 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 6% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 2% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 23 | 2% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 35 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 33 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 2% |
| 1995 | 53 | 4% |
| 1994 | 50 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 3% |
| 1992 | 19 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
| 1990 | 11 | 3% |
| 1989 | 28 | 5% |
| 1988 | 16 | 5% |
| 1987 | 21 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Taurus
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Taurus
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