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#BS-1986-FORLTD-7674

1986 Ford Ltd

Based on reports from 11 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 11 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.

!Inspect the SeatsMED
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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (18%)
Seats2 (18%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (18%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (9%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump1 (9%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch1 (9%)
Electrical1 (9%)
Structure:body:door1 (9%)

1986 Ford Ltd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford Ltd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford Ltd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford Ltd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1986 Ford Ltd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-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.

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Recall History (1 recall)

07E064000Oct 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Ltd is the 1973 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is fuel system.

1986 Ford Ltd vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

11

Class avg

18

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1986 Ford Ltd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Ford Ltd?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Ford Ltd is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1986 Ford Ltd reliable?
The 1986 Ford Ltd has 11 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1986 Ford Ltd 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 Ltd have any recalls?
Yes, the 1986 Ford Ltd has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Ltd problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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.
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