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1986 Ford F350

Based on reports from 17 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 17 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

3 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 106K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires3 (18%)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer2 (12%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (12%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (6%)

Electrical System:wiring1 (6%)

Electrical System:ignition:switch1 (6%)

Seats:front Assembly:recliner1 (6%)

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly1 (6%)

1986 Ford F350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford F350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 106,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 106K-mile mark.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford F350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford F350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford F350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1986 Ford F350. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

86V048000Apr 1986

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

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 PREVENTING ACCIDENTS.

87V139000Oct 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Ford F350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Ford F350?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Ford F350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Ford F350 reliable?

The 1986 Ford F350 has 17 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Ford F350 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Ford F350 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Ford F350 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford F350 problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 106,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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