- The problem
- Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
- The risk
- Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
- The fix
- Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
Engine & cooling
1985 Ford E250 Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1985 Ford E250's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1985 Ford E250
- The problem
- Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
- The risk
- This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
- The fix
- Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Ford E250 engine complaints by year
E250 engine problems, every yearSource: 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