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Exhaust system: emission control
Risk. THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
1985 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1985 Ford Econoline, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1985 Ford Econoline has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Tires
1Fuel system, diesel
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1985 Ford Econoline recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Exhaust system: emission control
Risk. FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
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Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE.
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Link: connection
Show 1 more recall
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Fuel system, diesel
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1985 vs. every other Econoline year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Econoline median. How we score
'67'69'71'72'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Econoline owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED 45 MINUTES, ENGINE QUIT, SMOKE STARTED COMING IN FROM UNDERHOOD;OPENED HOOD, DISCONNECTED BATTERY. *AK
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