CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Ford F-150 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 7 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).
1985 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 1985 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
1985 FORD F-150 HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *KB WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE CONSUMER DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING ON 04/10/03 THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON 04/12/03 THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND ALMOST CAUSED A DANGEROUS COLLISION. TIRE INFO: DAYTON, RADIAL STAG ST 31X10.50R15LT, DOT-V060U6A118, NOT ORIGINAL, 90% OF TREAD INTACT, 2K-3K MILES ON TIRES AT TIME OF FAILURE. *NLM.....*AK
THIS CAUSE'S LOUD POPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE OUT SIDE OF TIRE. FORD REP. TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THIS AND THAT EVEN IF THERE WAS DUE TO AGE OF THE TRUCK THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY TOWARDS FIXING IT. I POINTED OUT THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT THIS DIDN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERANCE, JUST TOUGH LUCK ON MY PART. THEY TOLD ME HAVE THE CROSS MEMBER WELDED TO THE FRAME. THIS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE ONCE SOMETIME IN THE PAST, I DO NOT KNOW WHEN. BUT IT DIDN'T HOLD . SO I AM AT A LOSE AT WHAT DO NOW OR WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP WITH THIS. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARING, AND GREASE SEALS AFTER THEY BURNT UP AND SMOKED SEVERAL TIMES DURING A ROAD TRIP. *YD
THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED TO PROCESS A RECALL CLAIM FOR THE FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES FROM COPIES PRESENTED BY THE CONSUMER (FIRESTONE ATX). *YH
1985 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 1985 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Ford F-150: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford F-150?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Ford F-150 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.