1985 Ford F350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Ford F350. 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 F350. Newest first.
The polyethylene nuts which hold the fuel sender unit may fracture causing the unit to loosen and leak gasoline. consequence of defect: fuel leakage around the sender-to-tank seal or spillage during fuel fill could occur and create a potential fire…
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
The consumer experienced the following with the tires: right rear blowout, left tire separation, right front developed a large bump, front left was taken off for safety, and the rear left blew out while standing in the garage. (tires-kuhmo/marshal venture) scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the consumer observed fire coming from the engine compartment (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread separation hot day u s 40W oklahoma city - destroyed entire fender liner/wiring and damaged brake componets. now have 8 R4S on same truck - all new - two new spares (tiresize: lt235r16e)( dot number: tire size: lt235r16e )
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel injector pump failed three times. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel injector pump fails
There is no summary currently available
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Antifreeze underhood fires
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel leaks/fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment…
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment fires.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action: upgrade this pe to an ea.(ea87-020)===
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.
- 3055148Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 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.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
Every Ford F350 model year
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