1985 Ford Mustang
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Ford Mustang. 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.
The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tongue detaches from the safety belt webbing, thesafety belt would not attach to itself, resulting in increased risk of injuryto the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.
Owner complaints
16 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, other
Fuel pump intermittently works. sometimes I hear it kick in and sometimes it doesn't, like today after work. I replaced the fuel pump in 2004 and the fuel filter to the tune of $550.00. I was not given the old parts. I am worried I may have to get it done again tomorrow. I think the first…
Fuel pump intermittently works. sometimes I hear it kick in and sometimes it doesn't, like today after work. I replaced the fuel pump in 2004 and the fuel filter to the tune of $550.00. I was not given the old parts. I am worried I may have to get it done again tomorrow. I think the first repair shop robbed me. They charged me 189.59 for the pump and 16.48 for the filter. the consequence of the failure IS cab fares, bumming rides and the mental anguish of whether or not it will start. I am female and worried about it. *Tr
- Suspension › Rear
The vehicle had rear suspension problems. *nm the consumer experienced an accident when the roadway was damp. the rear of the vehicle slid making the consumer lose control of the vehicle and hit a tree. *sc *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt was recalled in 1992. the problem was repaired, and the recall letter stated that repairs were for the life of the vehicle. currently, seat belts were not latching properly, and the manufacturer would not repair the problem free of charge.*ak
- Seat belts › Front
I took my car to the dealer to check on campaign # 92v063000. he said he couldn't help because my vin # didn't come up. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Clutch assembly
Multiple clutch failures, transmission and engine malfunctions, and then crankshaft broke at 160,000 miles.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
After auto was driven for about 10 minutes smelled smoke and saw it, pulled to side of road and it was flames in the steering column. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Engine surged. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The vehicle caught on fire from the ignition switch. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Parked vehicle in driveway, underhood fire ignited; all wires melted down; according to fire dept, could be caused be electrical short. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle was parked and the vehicle caught fire (engine comparment fire). *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Interior lighting · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractors fail.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle was parked/keys were removed vehicle then rolled out into the main traffic, causing vehicle to be struck by a van. *Sd
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Driver's side door IS difficult to open . *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer receive a recall # 92v063000 took car to be repair dealer refuse to fix the seat belt because there was the peice in the buckle . tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Underhood fire caused by poor clamping of fuel line to the fuel filter. Please explain. tt
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Rear window shattered after rear defroster was on for 5 minutes. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt tongue breaks
There is no summary currently available
- Speed control malfunction
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- Stalling
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
- Seatback failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford believes that the al-leged defect only occurs in a small number of the subject vehicles andrecalled about 195,732 1984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986.analysis: vehicles potentially involved include tempo/topaz, escort/lynx/exp, mustang/capri, ltd/marquis, and…
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford believes that the al-leged defect only occurs in a small number of the subject vehicles andrecalled about 195,732 1984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986.analysis: vehicles potentially involved include tempo/topaz, escort/lynx/exp, mustang/capri, ltd/marquis, and thunderbird/cougar.ford sold about 110,000 replacement mio bolts, mainly for 1983 and 1984models. Low clamping force appears to be a large part of the problem.ford increased the torque requirements and required the use of a manualtorque tool in march and september 1985 production changes. 1987 modelswill be produced with a longer M10 bolt and a nut to increase and main-tain clamping force. Bolts were formerly self tapping. Reports listedabove specifically state that the bolt broke. None refer simply toseat back collapse alone.status:ford reply to odi ir dated 2/2/87.ford recalled 195,7321984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986 (86v-082). Analyzing reponse,monitoring canadian progress. Response to 4/6/87 letter to fordreceived 7/15/87. Will probably close after canada completes theiractions.===
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.
- 3010500Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 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.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 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.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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