NHTSA vehicle safety data
1986 Ford Ranger Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1986 Ford Ranger right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1986 Ford Ranger.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1986 Ford Ranger.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1986 Ford Ranger in 7 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE92-029: WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
Closed August 31, 1992
- Engineering Analysis EA90-042: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed December 31, 1991
- Engineering Analysis EA90-016: GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS
Closed October 23, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-129: GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS
Closed March 23, 1990
- Engineering Analysis EA88-033: UNDER SEAT FIRES
Closed January 23, 1989
2 more NHTSA investigations
- Engineering Analysis EA87-020: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed September 24, 1987
- Preliminary Evaluation PE87-012: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed May 15, 1987
Other Ford Ranger model years
Check your 1986 Ford Ranger VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Ranger at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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