1985 Ford Ford Truck

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1985 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:45.967Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 25 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003

1985: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

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

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Used tires purchased 6 days before blowout which injured 3 and killed 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-25

Two tires seperated at the threads. Peeling completely off, causing damage to right side, front and rear. Luckily able to control vehicle, other wise a major accident could have occured.( DOT number: VD60AX7 tire size: 311050R15L )

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-05 Throttle plate jams open
  2. I
    1990-03-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-05-05 Increase in engine RPM's

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1985 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Ford Ford Truck 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.