1986 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
The 1986 Ford Taurus has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
20
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE FIRE WENT FROM THE DASH TO UNDER THE HOOD. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1986 Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1986 Ford Taurus electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.