CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Ford Econoline has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
1985 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 1985 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
RECALL 85V061 WAS COMPLETE ON VEHICLE, HOWEVER NOW THE TANK WILL ONLY ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO FILL IT UP HALF WAY. *SLC
REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT ON JULY 24, 1999. PURCHASED (2) NEW TIRES FROM FIRESTONE ON JULY 30, 1999 AND HAD THEM PUT ON BACK AND MOVED OLDER TIRES TO REAR. NOTICED SEVERE VIBRATION AND TOOK CAR TO FIRESTONE AND THEY FOUND TREAD SEPARATION. I DID NOT REALIZE TIRES HAD PROBLEMS UNTIL I READ ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS IN THE NEWSPAPER.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225-75-R1 )
(FIRESTONE R17) TIRE FAILED. *YC
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SLIPPED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. *SD
1985 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 1985 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1985 Ford Econoline: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford Econoline?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Tires (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Ford Econoline 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.