1985 Ford Ranger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Ford Ranger. 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.
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of braking can result.
Remedy
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
The nylon fuel supply and return lines are improperly routed along the frame side rail and could contact the universal joint on the front driveshaft. consequence of defect: such contact could cause abrasion…
Owner complaints
27 complaints1 involved a crash8 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Stalls at any temperature while driving. When stopped I have to almost floor the gas pedal to get moving w/o stalling. heater gets almost too hot.
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
The vehicle lost it's u joint which caused the drive shaft to break damaging the fuel tank and disabled the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) *yh
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle will shut off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was cutting off because ignition malfunctioned. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train
Vehicle stalls at all speeds, it appears to be a module on distributor, placed near engine block. also had problem with speedometer cable.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch has failed twice. Once at 80,000,and again at 200,000 miles. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Stream and liquid came out of heater system, burned driver's leg and foot, can not use heater. *cj
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving vehicle just stalled whithout a prior warning. consumer was cranking engine, but it did not start. consumer replaced ignition module. Then,could start vehicle without a problem.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. Please plrovied further information.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
3 tires within 3 months had tread come off at highway speeds.*ak (dot number: auvrur351 tiresize: lt2.15/75r)
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Intermittent engine stall.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While vehicle was parked and not running it caught on fire under the hood on the right hand side where the battery IS located. The fire department stated that fire was electrical. The vehicle was totalled.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission slipped out of gear, causing accident. (Ohio state police report)
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Suspension › Rear
Rear axle failed. (First vehicle on 601571) *dh
- Electrical system › Wiring
Owner states upon turning heater on there IS smoke coming out of the vents and there IS faulty wiring and this could lead to a possible fire. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Vehicle was left in park in idle position, jumped out of gear into reverse. *ak
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Left rear axle sheared off, causing wheels to fall off, causing accident. (Ohio state police report) *dh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Outer steering ring IS coming apart, wobbling forward and backwards. Area dealers are aware of same failures. Please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Dash fire. *Dh
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Heater motor caught fire. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle was totally destroyed by fire originating at the ignition hot wire/switch area. (Per arson investigator). *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Arrived home from work, parked vehicle, went inside of house, half hour to hour later vehicle was totally engulfed in flames. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Backing vehicle up, friend stopped by, smelled wiring burning, soon smoke appeared in steering column, soon after fire engulfed the steering column area. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving, suddenly smoke and flames started pouring out from underhood; insurance co. Traced fire back to steering column area; all wires burned up. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
Leaves fell into the heater/ac air intake grille, coming in contact with red hot resistor coils, causing the leaves to burst into fire. *Dsh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Stalling when cold
Stalling when cold
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601043A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 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.
- 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.
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