1985 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1985 Ford Econoline. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Remedy
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Remedy
Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Remedy
Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Fuel system, diesel
The ignition switch was so hot the consumer could not place their hand on it, it also had a burning smell. *slc
- Tires
Rear tire had separation and blow out on july 24, 1999. purchased (2) new tires from firestone on july 30, 1999 and had them put on back and moved older tires to rear. noticed severe vibration and took car to firestone and they found tread separation. I did not realize tires had problems until I read about all the problems in the newspaper.( dot number: tire size: p225-75-r1 )
- Tires
(Firestone R17) tire failed. *yc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Transmission gear shift slipped into reverse, causing vehicle to crash into 2 parked cars. *Sd
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column locks up when engaging emergency brake. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving after vehicle was parked 45 minutes, engine quit, smoke started coming in from underhood;opened hood, disconnected battery. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle parked, fire developed underneath the dash. Owner received burns and vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake failure, when coming step down grading brakes over heated causing loss of brake pedal went to floor. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors, causing right front end noise. *ak
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.
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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