Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
1986 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1986 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Taurus
Engine cooling
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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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