1986 Ford F150 fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1986 Ford F150 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1986 ford f150 with dual fuel tanks, fuel siphons from one tank to the other, tank overflows causing spillage on ground. Same problem with check valve on ford f150 models during 1990 to 1993 resulted in a recall. Dangerous situation could result in fire or explosion. *nlm”
filed Jun 13, 2003
“After filling both tanks, front tank's fuel would pour into and out of rear tank. Took to mechanic, and problem could not be resolved. *ak consumer was advised by manufacturer to get truck fixed as soon as possible as this is a dangerous part failure. *tt”
filed Feb 19, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F150 | 50 | 9% |
| 2021 F150 | 31 | 3% |
| 2020 F150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 F150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 F150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 F150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F150 | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford F150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.