1986 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 4AT
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- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible in Dark Charcoal Metallic, Front Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Prag, Wenzelsplatz, Ford Mustang -- 2019 -- 101913 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Ford Mustang Convertible - interior (15090624913) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 4AT is a 5.0-liter with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,941 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Mustang measures 179.6 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,941 ($32,444 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V-8 |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.6 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 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 MUSTANG. 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
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
30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Ford MUSTANG
Owner Complaints
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford MUSTANG (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
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 MUSTANG. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.