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1985 Ford LT9000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Ford LT9000, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Ford LT9000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1985 Ford LT9000 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.

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 LT9000 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 LT9000 median. How we score

'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'84'85'86'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Ford LT9000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. COOLING FAN BEARING FAILURPE88036 · closed Jul 26, 1988
    No recall
  2. COOLING FAN CLUTCH FAILUREPE88037 · closed Jul 29, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What LT9000 owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WINDOW CRANK AND DOOR HANDLE. WEARS PREMATURELY, WINDOW CRANK KNOB COMES OFF, DOOR HANDLE SPRINGS BROKEN OR MISSING CAUSE DOOR HANDLE TO BE SENSITIVE TO OPENING PRESSURE. WHILE ROLLING UP OR DOWN WINDOW WRIST WATCH CATCHES ON DOOR HANDLE, DOOR POPS OPEN DRIVER FALLS OUT AND IS RUN OVER BY VEHICLE.…
Complaint 10149468 · Feb 5, 2006

Own a 1985 LT9000?

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