1985 FORD F-150 PROBLEMS

1985 FORD F-150 PROBLEMS

Model Trims

F-150 5.0 V8 (133 Hp)

F-150 5.0 V8 (133 Hp) 4x4

F-150 5.0 V8 (133 Hp) 4x4 Automatic

F-150 5.0 V8 (133 Hp) Automatic

F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp)

F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) 4x4

F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) 4x4 Automatic

F-150 5.0 V8 (190 Hp) Automatic

F-150 5.8 V8 (150 Hp)

F-150 5.8 V8 (150 Hp) 4x4

1985 FORD F-150 PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Firestone Firehawk ATX tire experienced tread separation leading to rollover accident with injuries

  • 2. Headlights failed and vehicle shut off, drifted into guard rail

  • 3. Rear leaf springs breaking multiple times, can cause rear end to fall out

  • 4. Inner and outer wheel bearing and grease seals burned up and smoked during road trip

  • 5. Shift gears impossible, steering column components fell out

  • 6. Rear emergency brake pedal collapsed, cables failed, front brake calipers, pads, vacuum brake booster replaced

  • 7. Front leaf pipe ruptured due to corrosion, suspension defect found during state inspection

  • 8. Firestone dealer refused to process recall claim for faulty tires

  • 9. Vehicle experiencing tire tread separation on multiple occasions

  • 10. Leaves in vents causing smoke in passenger compartment

  • 11. Loud popping and cracking noise when turning, excessive tire wear, frame bolt broken causing frame to twist

  • 12. Sudden acceleration resulting in accident

  • 13. Fuse box/steering column caught fire while driving

  • 14. Vehicle caught fire while parked

  • 15. Fuel line broke while filling up causing fireball

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