The service and repair manual for the 1986 Ford Taurus — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | MT5 Sedan 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · MT5 Wagon 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · L Wagon 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 150 complaints · 44 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Taurus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 835
- Accessories & Equipment 291
- General Information 1,455
- Body & Frame 92
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 276
- Brakes 60
- Maintenance 128
- Drivelines & Axles 20
- Steering 112
- Electrical 260
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 131
- Transmission 264
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Taurus
- Steering — column locking › anti-theft device · 85V172000
- Structure — frame and members · 93V106000Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 -.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 87V017000Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.
- Visibility · 86V039000The right quarter windows may contain glass which was improperly tempered. this glass may yield pieces larger than the maximum allowed by fmvss 205, glazing material.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Owners have filed 150 complaints and Ford has issued 44 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Taurus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Taurus manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Taurus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the MT5 Sedan 4-Door, GL Sedan 4-Door, MT5 Wagon 4-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, L Wagon 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, LX Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1986 Taurus problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Taurus, covering steering, structure, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1986 Taurus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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