1985 Ford E-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 1985 Ford E-350 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

10Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Ford E-350 recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 89V139Aug 15, 1989500 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 89V140Aug 15, 19892,700 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 89V062Apr 17, 1989228 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Recall 88V133Aug 9, 198814,975 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Recall 87V144Sep 9, 1987188,000 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Recall 87V113Jul 21, 198716,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 87V111Jul 16, 1987250 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

Recall 86V094Jul 15, 198670,125 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Recall 86V092Jul 14, 19862,100 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 85V061May 14, 19858,500 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Ford E-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Tires1

What owners report

2002-11-25, Tires
WHILE DRIVING 50MPH HAD TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE SIZE OF TIRE AND DOT #. NON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TS ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS, TIRE SEPARATED AND ANOTHER BLEWOUT WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. DOT H2XLYCP459 AND H2XLYCP449. *TT
1996-04-30, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL SHORT, SMOKE WAS COMING UNDER THE DASH AND VENT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. *AK

1985 Ford E-350 questions

Does the 1985 Ford E-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 1985 Ford E-350: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Electrical System:Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford E-350?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Ford E-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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