1986 FORD LTD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 FORD LTD
The 1986 FORD LTD has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Seats (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 FORD LTD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 FORD LTD, potentially affecting up to 34,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 FORD LTD
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 FORD LTD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER POWER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. LATCH COULD NOT BE MANUALLY LIFTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
IGNITION MODULE FAILED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
CAR ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, REPLACE IGNITION MODULE SEVERAL TIMES.
ELECTRICAL FIRE. (RICE LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT) *SD
Safety Rating for the 1986 FORD LTD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 FORD LTD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 FORD LTD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 FORD LTD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD LTD
- 1981 FORD LTD — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD LTD — 0 complaints
- 1983 FORD LTD — 5 complaints
- 1984 FORD LTD — 15 complaints
- 1985 FORD LTD — 18 complaints
- 1986 FORD LTD (current)
- 1987 FORD LTD — 2 complaints
- 1988 FORD LTD — 8 complaints
- 1989 FORD LTD — 10 complaints
- 1990 FORD LTD — 2 complaints
- 1991 FORD LTD — 3 complaints
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- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints