MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford F Series

○ Not enough data
1985 Ford F Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:46.486Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1985: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19850
19860
19872
19884
19892
19902
19916
19922
19935
19947
199516
199616
199747
199820
199936
200041
200144
200234
20031
20047
20059
20064
20074
20081

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-11-17 Firewall fracture
  2. I
    1989-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-01 Fire in heater/ac plenum
  3. R
    Date not on fileParking brake85V168000 The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V168000 · Parking brake
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Ford F Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1985 Ford F Series have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.