1986 Ford Escort electrical system problems
The 1986 Ford Escort has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 40% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Electrical System complaints
40%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVEN ON FRWY, PARKED IN PARKING LOT, TOOK VEHICLE OFF PARKING LOT, ABOUT 1/4 MILE LATER SAW FLAMES COMING FROM HOOD, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1986 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1986 Ford Escort electrical system — 40% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.