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1986 Ford LTD 4dr Sedan

The 1986 Ford LTD 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,884 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The LTD measures 196.0 inches long on a 105.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,001 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,884 ($32,275 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L Lima I4, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length196 in
Width70 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford LTD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

NHTSA campaign 07E064000

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Ford LTD

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford LTD (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 22, 2001 · Structure
“RIGHT REAR PASSENGER POWER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. LATCH COULD NOT BE MANUALLY LIFTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK”
Sep 1, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS”
May 11, 1998 · Electrical System
“CAR ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, REPLACE IGNITION MODULE SEVERAL TIMES.”
Apr 22, 1996 · Electrical System
“SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING IT TO COME APART (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 983187). *AK”
Mar 27, 1996 · Seats Crash 2 injuries
“PURCHASED CAR USED, ON IMPACT, HIT FROM THE RIGHT REAR BACK, BOTH FRONT SEATS RECLINED BACKWARD PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK”

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 LTD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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