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1985 FORD F SERIES

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 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 F SERIES

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
190000 TIRES1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
9848 Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES

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

PE00003 Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005 Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028 Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041 Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002 Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023 Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130 Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).

29 Total Recalls
391 Total Complaints
7 Investigations
13 Reported Crashes
58 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F SERIES - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 1 View
2007 0 5 View
2006 0 7 View
2005 0 12 View
2004 0 8 View
2003 1 1 View
2002 1 43 View
2001 1 54 View
2000 1 55 View
1999 0 44 View
1998 0 32 View
1997 0 55 View
1996 0 17 View
1995 0 20 View
1994 1 7 View
1993 1 7 View
1992 1 3 View
1991 0 7 View
1990 2 2 View
1989 2 3 View
1988 1 4 View
1987 0 2 View
1985 (current) 1 0
1984 1 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 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 1 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
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