1986 Ford Escort electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1986 Ford Escort — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Several times over the last few months while driving with the engine temperature in the normal range on the freeway traveling at between 70-75 mph the engine stalls and will not restart. When pulled to the side of the road after looking under the hood and removing the timing plug and allowing the…”
filed Apr 30, 2003
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, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 Escort | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 Escort | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Escort | 39 | 12% |
| 1998 Escort | 43 | 11% |
| 1997 Escort | 114 | 21% |
| 1996 Escort | 14 | 7% |
| 1995 Escort | 48 | 8% |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 Escort | 40 | 11% |
| 1992 Escort | 36 | 22% |
| 1991 Escort | 104 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford Escort
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.