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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

Fuel system: fuel pump

07E06400034,000 vehicles affected

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.

Structure: underbody shields

85V0770008,671 vehicles affected

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.

Service brakes: vacuum

85V06800014,008 vehicles affected

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.

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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 LTD: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19860100-A
19850300-C
19840300-C
19830200-B
19820300-C
19810500-D
All LTD years

1985 Ford LTD vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1985 Ford LTD030C
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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

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