Component Record

Ford Taurus 1986 Visibility Problems

6 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1986 Ford Taurus - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

86V039000Reported March 10, 1986 - 4,700 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 1986. The campaign covers an estimated 4,700 vehicles across all affected models.

87V017000Reported February 19, 1987 - 28,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1987. The campaign covers an estimated 28,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine25 Power Train23 Electrical System19 Vehicle Structure17 Steering9 Brakes9

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.