1986 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4AT
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- Photo: Ford F-250 Regular Cab by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford F250 (10007440273) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford F250 (10128553273) by GPS 56 from New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4AT is a 5.0-liter V8 pickup truck with a 4-speed automatic. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V8 |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 2WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford F250. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 87V139000
Aug 14, 1986 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
NHTSA campaign 86V111000
38 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Ford F250
Owner Complaints
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford F250 (16 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 FORD F250. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.