MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford F350

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1985 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:01.873Z

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
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1985: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198941
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

2 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-01-27

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, 2000-10-10

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel injector pump failed three times.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the consumer observed fire coming from the engine compartment (Ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-05-26 Fuel leaks/fires
  2. I
    1988-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-12 Antifreeze underhood fires
  3. I
    1989-01-26Defect petitionClosed 1989-08-01 F-series fuel tank fires
  4. I
    1994-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-28 Fuel injector pump fails
  5. R
    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V127000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V127000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Ford F350 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.