1985 Ford B Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Ford B Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Ford B Series. Newest first.
The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 39231Trucks may crack on the cab floor near the transmission shifter cover area.
- 37744Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing.
Every Ford B Series model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.