- The problem
- Metal burrs and sharp edges on fuel rails may have damaged adjacent o-ring seals during assembly. The defect could cause fuel leakage when engine is operating.
- The fix
- Fuel rails will be inspected for leaks, wetness or seepage of fuel and, if necessary, fuel rails and related components will be replaced without cost to the owner.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Ford F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1984 for the fuel rail.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Ford F150 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1985 Ford F150 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford F150: every year compared
All F150 years1985 Ford F150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Ford F150 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1985 Ford Bronco | 20 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Ford Bronco II | 13 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Ford F150
Does the 1985 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Ford F150: fuel rail (December 1984). 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 Ford F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford F150 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.
Which Ford F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Ford F150 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