1986 Ford F350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Ford F350. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Ford F350. 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.
The outside rear view mirrors do not meet the 50 square inch minimum requirement of fmvss 111-rearview mirrors. consequence of defect: the standard requires a minimum dimension for rearview mirrors to provide adequate field of vision which aids in…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace outside rear view mirrors with unit magnification mirrors of 9" x 6" reflective surface dimensions.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Tire blow out on light truck while driving at approx 55 mph this IS a second occurrence with these tires. cooper refuses to register the issue. *Tr
- Tires
Front tire on light truck blew out while driving appr. 40Mph. *Tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
A vehicle fire started under dash while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information, and fill in vehicle mileage.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
I/we have replaced the brake linings on the 1986 F-350, same size, everything! truck would hardly stop, but barly. Replaced front calipers & blead complete system through, (new calipers! Not rebuilt!) still have stopping problems? Replaced rear wheel cylenders with new/ not rebuilt! Still have…
I/we have replaced the brake linings on the 1986 F-350, same size, everything! truck would hardly stop, but barly. Replaced front calipers & blead complete system through, (new calipers! Not rebuilt!) still have stopping problems? Replaced rear wheel cylenders with new/ not rebuilt! Still have same problem? Replaced master cylnder, blead complete system again! Still will barly stop! Have talked to four other F350 owners and they have the same problem? One has been to four diffrent break shops and still has the same problem! IS there something everyone IS missing to do in the system? Need answer please! Thanks
- Tires
I was told at les schwab tire centers that the tire IS not currently on the recall list.*ak( dot number: )
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
When driving under normal condition at 35mph and applying brakes, the front brakes overheat boiling the brake fluid, causing total loss of the front brakes and little of back brakes. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Power train › Axle hubs
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.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Head light failure.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Corrosion of the inner tie rod, causing the tie rod to break while driving the vehicle. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The weld on the top support broke, causing the seat to go back when applying brakes, has not taken in for repair because dealer insists that it IS not under warranty. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Key/ignition switch overheat.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Heat generates in steering column and wiring harness/fuse box burned. Owher has replaced wiring w/heavy duty wires. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper fail to clean windshield on driver's side. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Diesel fuel injector pump failed; pumped fuel into engine oil pan into crank case; thins out crank case oil; fills too full; could cause fire. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel injector pump fails
There is no summary currently available
- Gearshift lever breaks
Summary: consumers allege that gear shift lever in the subject vehiclesequipped with manual transmission may fracture, resulting in inabilityto shift gears.additionally, fracture may occur at a location whichallows trunnion pin to fall into gearshift mechanism, possibly locking upthe transmission and causing a loss of vehicle control.===
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Antifreeze underhood fires
There is no summary currently available
- Fires
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 3055148Unknown
- 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
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 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.
- 601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601045Front caliper piston boots damaged.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 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.
- 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
- 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.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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