MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford F350

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1985 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:19.173Z

Only 4 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 4 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 F350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1985: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198940
199039
20050
20060
20070
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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TREAD SEPARATION HOT DAY U S 40W OKLAHOMA CITY - DESTROYED ENTIRE FENDER LINER/WIRING AND DAMAGED BRAKE COMPONETS. NOW HAVE 8 R4S ON SAME TRUCK - ALL NEW - TWO NEW SPARES (TIRESIZE: LT235R16E)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT235R16E )

NHTSA ODI report, 20001010

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING WITH THE TIRES: RIGHT REAR BLOWOUT, LEFT TIRE SEPARATION, RIGHT FRONT DEVELOPED A LARGE BUMP, FRONT LEFT WAS TAKEN OFF FOR SAFETY, AND THE REAR LEFT BLEW OUT WHILE STANDING IN THE GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030127

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER OBSERVED FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010406

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19881213 — PE (closed 19890712)

ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

I 19940819 — PE (closed 19941228)

FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.

Campaign 85V127000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V127000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Ford F350 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 F350?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Ford F350 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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