Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Ford E-Series Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:1
#23 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Fires:3
#32 complaints
Diesel Fuel System
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford E-Series.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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