Does the 1986 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Ford F-350 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Ford F-350?

14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Ford F-350 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Ford F-350. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Ford F-350 recalls, newest first

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 27, 1986NHTSA 86V048000630 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Replace outside rear view mirrors with unit magnification mirrors of 9" x 6" reflective surface dimensions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1986 Ford F-350 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes4
Tires3
Hydraulic › Foundation components2
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1

Other 1986 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1986 Ford F-350 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Ford F-350 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Ford F-350?: 14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.