- The problem
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Ford LTD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Ford LTD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LTD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Ford LTD recalls 3
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
- Heat shields for the catalytic converter outlet pipes were omitted during production. Consequence of defect: after severe duty use, such as high speed pursuit, the outlet pipes become very hot and could ignite certain types of ground cover resulting in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Install catalytic converter outlet pipe shields.
- The problem
- Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1985 Ford LTD yet
Ford LTD: every year compared
All LTD years1985 Ford LTD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Ford LTD | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 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 LTD
Does the 1985 Ford LTD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1985 Ford LTD: fuel pump (August 2007); underbody shields (June 1985); vacuum (May 1985). 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 LTD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Ford LTD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford LTD 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 Ford LTD 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