1986 Ford Mustang electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1986 Ford Mustang — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1986 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and he was able to continue driving in second gear. The vehicle then lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an…”
filed Sep 26, 2022
“The ignition switch( the one's recalled for 88-93 mustangs 96v071000 ) is failing intermittently, the engine will turn off without notice. Mine has been happening or many years now. The problem is getting worse, a couple of times a day. Someone please help to include this vehicle in the current…”
filed Aug 27, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 32 | 44% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 Mustang | 24 | 21% |
| 2019 Mustang | 31 | 22% |
| 2018 Mustang | 30 | 16% |
| 2017 Mustang | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 Mustang | 71 | 19% |
| 2015 Mustang | 66 | 15% |
| 2014 Mustang | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Mustang | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 Mustang | 21 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford Mustang
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.