CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Ford Ranger has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 8 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
1985 Ford Ranger recalls
Most common 1985 Ford Ranger problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
STALLS AT ANY TEMPERATURE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STOPPED I HAVE TO ALMOST FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL TO GET MOVING W/O STALLING. HEATER GETS ALMOST TOO HOT.
THE VEHICLE LOST IT'S U JOINT WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO BREAK DAMAGING THE FUEL TANK AND DISABLED THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS CUTTING OFF BECAUSE IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS, IT APPEARS TO BE A MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR, PLACED NEAR ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER CABLE.
IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED TWICE. ONCE AT 80,000,AND AGAIN AT 200,000 MILES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1985 Ford Ranger questions
Does the 1985 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Ford Ranger: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford Ranger?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Power Train (5), Visibility (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Ford Ranger 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.