1986 Ford F150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Ford F150. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
61 complaints1 involved a crash16 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
My 1986 ford F-150 was purchased used with 150,000 miles and was parked next to my house, not running, when a fire started under the hood and the truck burned nearly burning my house and trailer, as well as all inside it and scared my son and I terribly. *Tr
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
While backing into the garage consumer turned the steering wheel to the left and heard a loud noise. consumer got out of the vehicle, and saw the steering box on the ground under the vehicle. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
1986 ford F150 with dual fuel tanks, fuel siphons from one tank to the other, tank overflows causing spillage on ground. Same problem with check valve on ford F150 models during 1990 to 1993 resulted in a recall. Dangerous situation could result in fire or explosion. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
After filling both tanks, front tank's fuel would pour into and out of rear tank. Took to mechanic, and problem could not be resolved. *Ak consumer was advised by manufacturer to get truck fixed as soon as possible as this IS a dangerous part failure. *tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving at any speed vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. Dealer has been notified. please give any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
I have owned this vehicle for approximately ten years and have replaced the master cylinder four times, once with a rebuilt cylinder and three times with new cylinders. It IS becoming a hazard that recurrs every year and a half to two years, and IS also becoming expensive. The last instance cost $180 to repair.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicle has experienced 4 modular replacements. Truck would shut off completely, which resulted in steering lock; inoperable. Repairs were from alameda ford, all star fod, winner ford; alameda ford indicated the part that wen into modulator ha to be re-invented as previous part no longer made.…
Vehicle has experienced 4 modular replacements. Truck would shut off completely, which resulted in steering lock; inoperable. Repairs were from alameda ford, all star fod, winner ford; alameda ford indicated the part that wen into modulator ha to be re-invented as previous part no longer made. 6/01/99 picked up vehicle from repair, loud clink in engine. Truck delivered to broadway motors for repair, contacted b.a.r. To have matter reviewed; 4/01 broadway ford called to inform truck was being auctioned off. owner had to repurchase truck, repay for repairs, apply for a new liscence w/smog certificate, etc. In 6/01 returned vehicle to broadway ford for gear box repair. all replace parts and invoices are in owner's hands @ 9/24/01.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Fuel IS leaking from one tank to another tank, causing an overflow, and allowing excessive amount of fuel to leak onto ground due to crossflow condition, check valve failuire.*ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling from 50 or more mph. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and was unable to locate cause. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
When driving down highway at any given time vehicle will just shutdown, losing all power. Ford has been contacted.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I bought the truck used and had the engine rebuilt due to low compression, oil consumption and low fuel mileage. The truck runs fine, but when it gets hot it has a tendency to stall and will not restart for quite a while. I was in omaha and stopped, the vehicle stalled and would not restart, over…
I bought the truck used and had the engine rebuilt due to low compression, oil consumption and low fuel mileage. The truck runs fine, but when it gets hot it has a tendency to stall and will not restart for quite a while. I was in omaha and stopped, the vehicle stalled and would not restart, over the radio came a severe thunderstorm warning, with my family with me there was no place I could take them. There was hail but and luckily no hail.. I left my family and went to get our other vehicle and left the truck. . I am currently overseas in kosovo, so I can not immediately return the vehicle to a dealer at this time. IS there a time limit on this recall?*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer was traveling 60mph on highway and vehicle shut off without prior warning. vehicle drove rough/slow and fast speed. dealership was aware of the problem.*ak
- Unknown or other
Paint IS peeling due to a lead base paint. Over the tire wells IS rusting out because of paint peeling off.no safety defect. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Inside handle on driver's side door keeps breaking off. Consumer has replaced handle 3 times, but it keeps breaking off. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
The paint on the hood cowling&thecab have faded out do to poor primer &paint. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Structure
The driver side rear frame rail and rear cross member between frame rails are rusted due to material defect. Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Master cylinder failed causing loss of brake ability, resulting in vehicle collision. (Ohio traffic crash report) mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Alternator belt replaced, after replacement engine fire occurred. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The consumer has experienced an unknown problem with vehicle. vehicle was sitting alone and it caught on fire. the fire department came out and investigated. however, a report was not finished. the manufacturer has been contacted. this IS in accordance with investigation number pe9020. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
The truck has duel fuel tanks and the fuel does not switch over from one tank to another. The dealer IS aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting · Parking brake › Indicator light · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Rear
Power steering lines failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Fires
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
Analysis:a review of ford motor company's responses to odi informationrequests issued under preliminary evaluations pe 87-012, pe 87-017, andpe 87-020, indicated that the failure and/or malfunction of the spring-lockfuel line couplings appeared to be the major source or cause of enginecompartment fires in the subject…
Analysis:a review of ford motor company's responses to odi informationrequests issued under preliminary evaluations pe 87-012, pe 87-017, andpe 87-020, indicated that the failure and/or malfunction of the spring-lockfuel line couplings appeared to be the major source or cause of enginecompartment fires in the subject vehicles.based upon this, an engineeringanalysis was initiated which incorporated all three of the above referencedpreliminary evaluations.additional reports were received which indicatedthat spring lock fuel-line coupling separation had been responsible forengine compartment fires in other ford vehicles.the ea was then expandedon august 18TH to include all ford vehicles which use or did use springlock couplings in the fuel delivery and/or the fuel return system.status:by letter dated september 1, 1987, ford agreed to recall 3,600,0001986 through 1988 passenger cars and light trucks equipped with electronicfuel-injection (efi) and central fuel-injection (cfi) engines that wereproduced with a specific typeof spring lock fuel-line coupling.if thespring lock fuel-line coupling were improperly engaged or damaged duringassembly or servicing, then fuel pressure, vibration, or engine movementcould result in fuel line separation and the subsequent risk of a vehiclefire.to prevent this potential separation, the recalled vehicles willhave retainer clips installed over the spring lock couplings.the recallnumber IS 87v-139.proposed action:based upon the nature and scope of the recall, ea 87-020should be closed and the recall's effectiveness monitored.===
- Fuel leaks/fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment…
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment fires.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action: upgrade this pe to an ea.(ea87-020)===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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