1986 Ford F-250 Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1986 Ford F-250 extended-cab and standard-cab pickup in three trims, with five engines from 4.9 to 7.5 litres: naturally aspirated inline-six and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 41 owner complaints against the 1986 F-250, most often about the electrical system (14) and tires (5).
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 7.5L V8 (460 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.9L V8 (420 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended cab pickup
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- XL
- XLT Lariat
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
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.
WHILE DRIVING MY 1986 FORD F-250 6.9 L DIESEL EXTENDED CAB 2WD , I HAD HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH ON THE TOP. THE TRUCK ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED RUNNING AND HAD NO POWE
I WAS DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH ON TWO LANE HIGHWAY (NO SHOULDER) WHEN BELT AND TREAD OF RIGHT REAR TIRE PEELED OFF SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. TIRE DID NOT LOSE PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY SO I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE
Showing the 2 most serious of 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
