Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Ford E250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:1
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
#31 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford E250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — |
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