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1985 FORD B SERIES

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs

85V168000 Dec 20, 1985
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE PUSH-PULL TYPE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH NEW OVER-CENTER CAM TYPE VALVES.
51,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 FORD B SERIES

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
190000 TIRES1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
99222 Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196 Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
98246 Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
95323 Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
942321 Nov 1, 1994
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD B SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE91012 Opened: Nov 8, 1990 , Closed: Jun 26, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE90067 Opened: Mar 29, 1990 , Closed: Aug 2, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PARK BRAKE SLOW TO ENGAGE
There is no summary currently available

FORD B SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD B SERIES across all model years (1971, 1990).

23 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD B SERIES - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 1 View
1994 0 1 View
1993 0 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 1 View
1987 2 0 View
1985 (current) 1 0
1984 1 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View

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F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View