1985 Ford F-250 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Ford F-250.

19841986
Complaints
33
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Ford F-250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

#23 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Fires:3
#32 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford F-250.

Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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