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1986 Ford F150: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

61 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

120,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1986 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 61 complaints (11.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues69.8%
Steering behavior69.8%
Engine operation46.6%
Braking behavior23.3%
Fuel system concerns23.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System:Ignition
7
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
Structure:Frame And Members
4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System:Ignition7
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline5
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly5
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash4
Structure:Frame And Members4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices3

Electrical System:Ignition: 7; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 5; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 4; Structure:Frame And Members: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
7
1996
23
1997
4
1998
5
1999
3
2000
8
2001
5
2002
3
2003
2
2008
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19957
199623
19974
19985
19993
20008
20015
20023
20032
20081

1995: 7; 1996: 23; 1997: 4; 1998: 5; 1999: 3; 2000: 8; 2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2008: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10023051 · 2003-06-13 (June 13, 2003)

1986 FORD F150 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS, FUEL SIPHONS FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, TANK OVERFLOWS CAUSING SPILLAGE ON GROUND. SAME PROBLEM WITH CHECK VALVE ON FORD F150 MODELS DURING 1990 TO 1993 RESULTED IN A RECALL. DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023051 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10024223 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)

WHILE BACKING INTO THE GARAGE CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND SAW THE STEERING BOX ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024223 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10234872 · 2008-07-18 (July 18, 2008)

MY 1986 FORD F-150 WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 150,000 MILES AND WAS PARKED NEXT TO MY HOUSE, NOT RUNNING, WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURNED NEARLY BURNING MY HOUSE AND TRAILER, AS WELL AS ALL INSIDE IT AND SCARED MY SON AND I TERRIBLY. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 156,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234872 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 490555 · 1995-12-11 (December 11, 1995)

LEFT REAR BRAKE FAILES TO RELEASE AFTER PARKING BRAKE USED IN DAMP WEATHER.

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Owner report 501561 · 1995-12-31 (December 31, 1995)

STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING THE STARTER AND STARTER SOLENOID TO BURN UP. *DSH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501561 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 503370 · 1996-04-08 (April 8, 1996)

DISTRIBUTOR COIL CAUSED MINOR EXPLOSION WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503370 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 505131 · 1996-06-06 (June 6, 1996)

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING GAS LEAK.

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Owner report 508856 · 1996-09-18 (September 18, 1996)

FUSIBLE LINK SHORTED TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO HEADLIGHTS/POWER STEERING.

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Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

87V139000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1987-09-04 (September 4, 1987)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Data completeness

61 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

3.3%Usable mileage2 / 61 records
77.0%Valid incident date47 / 61 records
100.0%Valid filing date61 / 61 records
77.0%Ordered incident and filing dates47 / 61 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
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34.9%
ODI 8004155

AFTER FILLING BOTH TANKS, FRONT TANK'S FUEL WOULD POUR INTO AND OUT OF REAR TANK. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER TO GET TRUCK FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS IS A DANGEROUS PART FAILURE. *TT

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77.9%
ODI 10148773

MY 1987' FORD F150 HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS, WITH THE TANK SELECTOR SWITCH ON THE DASHBOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS DRIVING HOME ON 01/25/06 AND NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY BEFORE SHUTTING IT OFF. I LEFT IT RUNNING WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK, AND GAS WAS SPILLING OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE FOR THE FRONT TANK. I ONLY RAN OFF THE REAR TANK. EVIDENTLY, THE FUEL SWITCHING VALVE WAS PUTTING THE UNUSED FUEL IN THE FRONT TANK INSTEAD OF THE REAR TAN, , CAUSING THE FRONT TAN…

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117.9%
ODI 10218024 · 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD F150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH IT AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING. HE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE FOR THE 1989 MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT WHEN THE RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE 1989 MODEL, THEY HAD TO INSTALL TWO FUEL PUMPS IN EACH TANK. THE DEALER ALSO INSTALLED A CHECK VALVE TO STOP THE LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT HIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A CHECK VALVE, WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCL…

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3717.6%
ODI 10006746 · 10,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR SWITCH WAS BURNING. PH

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4818.9%
ODI 10114173 · 60,000 mi

I OWN A 1990 FORD F-150 WITH RECALL # 93S68. THIS IS A CROSS DUAL TANK FUEL CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT TANK OVERLOADS WITH UNUSED FUEL . FRONT TANK IS IN-OPERABLE AND ONLY REAR TANK BEING USED. FRONT TANK CONTINUES TO SPILL FUEL WHEN PARKED AND AFTER 6 YRS OF REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN CONTACT WITH FORD I STILL CAN GET NO RELIEF. I HAVE HAD 2 93S68 RECALLS AND STILL THE TANK LEAKS DANGEROUS GASOLINE EVERYWHERE IT IS PARKED. WHAT AMAZES ME IS HOW FORD HAS BURIED THIS RECALL CONSIDERING WHAT A HAZARD LEAKING FUEL PRESENTS. HAVING OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 10 …

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Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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110.0%
ODI 984547

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, GOT MIRROR, ARRIVED HOME & PARKED, DAUGHTER G0T PURSE, NOTICED SMOKE, PULLED UP HOOD; FLAMES SHOT UP; VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. *AK

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538.5%
ODI 873940

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. A DEALER'S TECHNICIAN DROVE VEHICLE AND NOTICED STALLING. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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27.1%
ODI 504826

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

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58.2%
ODI 800894

DRIVING VECHILE SAW SMOKE UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN, ELECTRICIAL SHORT , WIRING BURNING, VEHICLE BURNED. *AK *SLC

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1618.0%
ODI 10139530 · 102,313 mi

SHUT VEHICLE OFF, THEN, ON RESTART AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILED FOLLOWED BY SMOKE UNDER HOOD. FUSIBLE LINK CAUGHT FIRE BY SOLENOID. IF I HAD NOT BEEN NEAR THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AROUND ME. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND WAS NOT NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, IT COULD HAVE ENDANGERED MY LIFE OR OTHERS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED UNTIL AUGUST OF 1987 WELL AFTER THE SWITCH REDESIGN THAT FROM WHAT I CAN COLLECT INFORMATION ON WAS REDESIGNED IN MAY OF 1987 SO THE SWI…

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2215.8%
ODI 504371

IGNIITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

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188.6%
ODI 489410

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SKD

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145.5%
ODI 503881

IGNITION SHORTS, CAUSING BURNING SMELL AS WELL AS ENGINE STALLING/ACCESSORIES TO FAIL.

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
0Unavailable

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150.0%
ODI 848872

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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34.9%
ODI 514916

REAR GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH AT TOP, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK OUT.

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66.7%
ODI 10105231 · 185,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, A FIRE STARTED NEAR THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE FIRE MARSHALL COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. *JB

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21.4%
ODI 10041138

I FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL FORD F-150, F-250 & F-350 TRUCKS FROM 1985 TO 1998 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE FRONT GAS TANK ON THESE VEHICLES TEND TO LEAK AFTER TIME CAUSING POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF FIRE & EXPLOSIONS. THERE ARE MANY F SERIES TRUCKS THAT HAVE THIS LEAKING PROBLEM & IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. *JB

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2110.0%
ODI 10015247 · 150,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK DID NOT RETAIN FUEL. *NLM

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3413.4%
ODI 10020302 · 94,615 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE GAS TANKS LEAKED FUEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TWO FUEL TANKS AND GASOLINE WOULD CROSS FLOW BETWEEN TANKS PRESSURING AND FORCING GAS TO OVER FLOW OUT FUEL FILL CAPS. *NLM *CB *NLM

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Electrical System:Ignition
0Unavailable

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00.0%

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125.0%
ODI 509537

POWER STEERING FAILURE.

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215.4%
ODI 729697

NO SUMMARY

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414.3%
ODI 731183

I HAVE JUST SEEN THE TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT THE TFI MODULES AND I THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT MY FORD. IT IS A 85 F-150 THAT I STILL USE. IT HAS HAD TWO TFI MODULES REPLACED. THE TRUCK IS AT HOME AND THE PAPERWORK, VIN, ETC ARE THERE. IF YOU WISH MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE GLAD TO SUPPLY IT.*AK

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711.5%
ODI 503370

DISTRIBUTOR COIL CAUSED MINOR EXPLOSION WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED.

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77.9%
ODI 505866

TWO SPARK PLUGS BROKE IN ENGINE, CAUSING LOSS OF COMPRESSION. *DH

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85.8%
ODI 10089172 · 45,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. *AK

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104.8%
ODI 515753

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

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83.1%
ODI 10190774 · 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL NUMBER 96V071000 (FOR THE IGNITION) AND HE WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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125.0%
ODI 545499

FLYWHEEL DESIGN RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS. MJS

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220.0%
ODI 511507

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

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215.4%
ODI 740760

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

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414.3%
ODI 560379

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF THEN SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

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58.2%
ODI 543440

ALTERNATOR BELT REPLACED, AFTER REPLACEMENT ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

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55.6%
ODI 504372

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

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75.0%
ODI 504682

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *DH

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52.4%
ODI 538789

ENGINE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

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72.8%
ODI 481356

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
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11.6%
ODI 893289

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW, AND ALLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK ONTO GROUND DUE TO CROSSFLOW CONDITION, CHECK VALVE FAILUIRE.*AK *SLC

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00.0%

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21.4%
ODI 972361

THERE IS GAS LEAK OUT OF THE SECOND TANK TO THE FIRST TANK . TT

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146.7%
ODI 10011412

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 89V114000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

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176.7%
ODI 10130773 · 15,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO EXPLOSION AND FIRE. *JB

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Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
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110.0%
ODI 978983

VEHICLE WAS PARKED TURNED SWITCH SAW SMOKE, AND CONSOLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

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00.0%

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13.6%
ODI 979298

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE POURED THROUGH VENTILATION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, OWNER SMELLS WIRES BURNING W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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46.6%
ODI 516666

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE INSIDE DASHBOARD.

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55.6%
ODI 488350

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN DASH WIRING CAUSED FIRE. *SD

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75.0%
ODI 958536

ELECTRICAL SHORT, COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE DASH WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TT

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62.9%
ODI 503241

WIRING UNDER DASH CAUSED FIRE. *DSH

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62.4%
ODI 490686

DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS STARTED FIRE. *DSH

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Tires:Tread/Belt
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133.3%
ODI 733552

TREAD SEPARATION, TWO TIRES. ANOTHER IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED 10 MONTHS AGO, WITH THE SAME TIRE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W208 IPT TIRESIZE: P235/70R16)

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240.0%
ODI 726529

I NOTICED PEOPLE ARE REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES AS BACK AS 1992 BUT ACTUALLY I EXPERIENCED SIMILIAR PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES BACK IN 1982. I REPLACED ALL THE TIRES SHORTLY AFTER THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED IT'S STEEL BELTS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15R75 )

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220.0%
ODI 555438

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

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17.7%
ODI 867243

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON T HIGHWAY, AND HEARD THUMBING NOISE. HE HAD CONTROL OF VEHICLE BY HOLDING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE TIRE POPPED, AND THEN HE VEERED ONTO THE ROAD. FRONT RIGHT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM WHEEL. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE #ATX . THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. *AK

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310.7%
ODI 10015758

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING ON 04/10/03 THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON 04/12/03 THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND ALMOST CAUSED A DANGEROUS COLLISION. TIRE INFO: DAYTON, RADIAL STAG ST 31X10.50R15LT, DOT-V060U6A118, NOT ORIGINAL, 90% OF TREAD INTACT, 2K-3K MILES ON TIRES AT TIME OF FAILURE. *NLM.....*AK

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33.4%
ODI 10163321 · 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP,WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION.

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21.4%
ODI 735142

TREADWEAR 420. TRACTION A. TEMPERATURE B. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME THE FUTURA 2000,RADIAL ATD,P215/75R15 TIRE SEPARATED. THE TIRE REMAINS INFLATED AT THE TIME THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS BRAND OF TIRE MAY BE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS THOSE OF MAJOR BRANDS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED. I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY AND WELFARE AS WELL AS MY FAMILY AND OTHERS ON THE ROADWAYS. PLEASE ADVISE AS WHAT SHOULD BE DONE NEXT. FORTUNATELY, NOBODY WAS INJURED. TIRE REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE NOTIFY ME …

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31.4%
ODI 556318

PATHFINDER APR TIRE P235 85 R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY NOT BE A DEFECT OF THE TIRES, BUT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC

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93.5%
ODI 10129376

DROVE NEW VEHICLE WITH 1475 # TRUCK CAMPER WITHOUT INCIDENT 12 YEARS. REPLACED 4 TIRES, DIFFERENT BRAND, SAME SPECS. L REAR FAILED 4/15/05 AFTER 14,034 MILES ON TIRE.R REAR FAILED ON BELOW DATE WITH 16,102 MILES ON THE TIRE.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 27 reports

1989: 7 complaints · 1990: 3 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1989127
1990333
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1989166422
1990191630

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical System:IgnitionElectrical System:Ignition:SwitchEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineSeat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyElectrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under DashStructure:Frame And MembersEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
Electrical System:Ignition—0
1
ODI 752536

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/99 PICKED UP VEHICLE FROM REPAIR, LOUD CLINK IN ENGINE. TRUCK DELIVERED TO BROADWAY MOTORS FOR REPAIR, CONTACTED B.A.R. TO HAVE MATTER REVIEWED; 4/01 BROADWAY FORD CALLED TO INFORM TRUCK WAS BEING AUCTIONED OFF. OWNER HAD TO REPURCHASE TRUCK, REPAY …

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00000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch0—000000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
ODI 752536

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/99 PICKED UP VEHICLE FROM REPAIR, LOUD CLINK IN ENGINE. TRUCK DELIVERED TO BROADWAY MOTORS FOR REPAIR, CONTACTED B.A.R. TO HAVE MATTER REVIEWED; 4/01 BROADWAY FORD CALLED TO INFORM TRUCK WAS BEING AUCTIONED OFF. OWNER HAD TO REPURCHASE TRUCK, REPAY …

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0—00000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly000—0000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash0000—000
Structure:Frame And Members00000—
1
ODI 531667

CHASSIS CORROSION.

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0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine00000
1
ODI 531667

CHASSIS CORROSION.

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—0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 6.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 508856

FUSIBLE LINK SHORTED TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO HEADLIGHTS/POWER STEERING.

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ODI 734072

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW FUEL MILEAGE. THE TRUCK RUNS FINE, BUT WHEN IT GETS HOT IT HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR QUITE A WHILE. I WAS IN OMAHA AND STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, OVER THE RADIO CAME A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING, WITH MY FAMILY WITH ME THERE WAS NO PLACE I COULD TAKE THEM. THERE WAS HAIL BUT AND LUCKILY NO HAIL.. I LEFT MY FAMILY AND WENT TO GET OUR OTHER VEHICLE AND LEFT THE TRUCK. . I AM CURRENTLY OVERSEAS IN KOS…

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ODI 888542

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING FROM 50 OR MORE MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 3.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 508856

FUSIBLE LINK SHORTED TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO HEADLIGHTS/POWER STEERING.

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ODI 752536

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/99 PICKED UP VEHICLE FROM REPAIR, LOUD CLINK IN ENGINE. TRUCK DELIVERED TO BROADWAY MOTORS FOR REPAIR, CONTACTED B.A.R. TO HAVE MATTER REVIEWED; 4/01 BROADWAY FORD CALLED TO INFORM TRUCK WAS BEING AUCTIONED OFF. OWNER HAD TO REPURCHASE TRUCK, REPAY …

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 985810

THE IINGITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD POP, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED( NIGHT DRIVING) AND THE CAB OF THE PICKUP FILLED WITH SMOKE, IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE, WAITED A FEW MINUTES ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE, WOULD NOT START, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME, THE NEXT DAY UPON VIEWING VISIBLE DAMAGE SEVERAL BURNED SPOTS ALL ALONG THE WIRE HARNESS COULD BE SEEN FROM JUST OUTSIDE THE FIREWALL OF THE PICK UP ALL THE WAY UP TO THE ALTERNATOR, AT THI…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 490555

LEFT REAR BRAKE FAILES TO RELEASE AFTER PARKING BRAKE USED IN DAMP WEATHER.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 505131

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING GAS LEAK.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 734072

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW FUEL MILEAGE. THE TRUCK RUNS FINE, BUT WHEN IT GETS HOT IT HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR QUITE A WHILE. I WAS IN OMAHA AND STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, OVER THE RADIO CAME A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING, WITH MY FAMILY WITH ME THERE WAS NO PLACE I COULD TAKE THEM. THERE WAS HAIL BUT AND LUCKILY NO HAIL.. I LEFT MY FAMILY AND WENT TO GET OUR OTHER VEHICLE AND LEFT THE TRUCK. . I AM CURRENTLY OVERSEAS IN KOS…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b