1986 Ford F Series (medium)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Ford F Series (medium). To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Park brake slow to engage
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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.
- 51417Suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97.
- 39241Lack of power - excessive play at throttle linkage.
- 39231Trucks may crack on the cab floor near the transmission shifter cover area.
- 39126New ford holland engine may exhibit the need for frequent throttle linkage adjustments.
- 37744Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing.
Every Ford F Series (medium) model year
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