1985 Ford Econoline Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Ford Econoline.

19841986
Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Ford Econoline 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

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford Econoline.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH4—1—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH3—3—
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2———
TIRES2———
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)11——
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1———
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1———

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