MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford E150

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1985 Ford E150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:19:40.934Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 30 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1985: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19843
19853
19869
198717
198814
198930
199015
19970
19980
19990
20000
20040
20061
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

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, 20000322

SEATS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961216

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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CARBURETOR STALLS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL NOT RUN IN COLD WEATHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980424

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19861104 — EA (closed 19870429)

FILLER NECK SPURT

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19870430 — EA (closed 19871023)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19880516 — PE (closed 19890301)

FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.