What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Tires, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	14	16	15	592
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	17	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	14	13	684
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	12	11	808

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V111000

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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

33 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 16 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 13 Tires 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.