CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Ford F-250 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 7 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).
1985 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1985 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
THE FIREWALL CRACKED, WHICH REDUCED THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
THE HAULING CAMPER HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE SHUT OFFS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DUE TO IGNITION MODULE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD CORRECT THIS DESIGN DEFECT. *YH
WRANGLER LOADRANGE E LT 235/85R16, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH 70000 MILES ON A 1985 FORD, F250. ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIDEWALL CRACKS. *AK DOT MDOR 1 DOV 155, TIRES HAVE SIDEWALL CRACKS NEAR THE RIM ON BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *SLC
FIRESTONE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES FOR MORE THAN JUST THE PAST FEW YEARS BUT HAS ALWAYS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE 1ST TIRE CAME APART, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH A CAB-OVER CAMPER ON THE TRUCK AND TOWING A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO THE RIM FROM RIDING ON THE PAVEMENT TO A STOP. WHEN THE 2ND TIRE CAME APART THE TRUCK WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND I WAS INSPECTING THE TIRE .HALF OF THE SKIN FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE WAS REMOVED, MY LEFT EYE WAS SEVERLY ABRADED AND THE EYE SOCKET WAS BROKEN, BOTH EAR DRUMS WERE BLOWN OUT AND MY COCHLEA (THE PART OF THE INNER EAR THAT CONTROLS BALANCE) WAS PERMANENTLY DAMAGED, AND MY LEFT ARM AND LEF
THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROK.E, CAUSED US TO HIT THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT AND THEN RICHOCHETED US TO THE LEFT AND WE HIT A 5 TON TOW TRUCK. WHICH TOTALED THE PICKUP INTO A MILLION PIECES. WE HAVE PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT SCENE. *AK
1985 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1985 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Ford F-250: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; 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-250?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Ford F-250 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.