1985 Ford E150
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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Winston (Cooper) (V9hlwbe) tires delaminated on six tires, one incident caused damage to van rear corner panel. Mjs
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-22
Seats
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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Driver got into vehicle & sat down, driver's seat back just gave way, bent towards the rear, an "L" Shape metal on back of seat bent & was out of place, owner will not touch it.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-16
Fuel system, other
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
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Carburetor stalls continuously and will not run in cold weather.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1986-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 1987-04-29 Filler neck spurt
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1987-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-05-26 Fuel leaks/fires
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1987-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-10-23 Fuel expulsion
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1988-05-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-01 Fuel tank overpressurizati
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1985 Ford E150 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford E150?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Ford E150 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.