- The problem
- HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- The risk
- Hose could wear through and leak, which could result inan underhood fire.
- The fix
- REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Collins Ambulance Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Collins Ambulance have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1989 for the windshield wiper / washer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Ambulance year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Collins Ambulance recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- There may be holes in the gasoline fuel filler neck in the weld seam which converts the ford filler neck with a 90 degree bend into a straight tube.
- The risk
- Such holes could allow fuel to leak creating thepotential for a fire.
- The fix
- Pressure test filler necks to assure that no potential leaks exists in this part.
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Does the 1985 Collins Ambulance have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Collins Ambulance: windshield wiper / washer (August 1989); filler pipe and cap (July 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1985 Collins Ambulance had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Collins Ambulance a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Collins Ambulance year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1985 Collins Ambulance has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data