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1985 Ford C8000

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1985 Ford C8000. 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 C8000. Newest first.

Parking brake › Driveline › Air
Dec 20, 1985NHTSA 85V16800051,500 vehicles
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.
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