1985 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4MT
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- Photo: Ford F-250 Regular Cab by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford F250 (10007440273) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford F250 (10128553273) by GPS 56 from New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4MT is a 5.0-liter V8 pickup truck with a 4-speed manual. It is rated at 13 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V8 FFS |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 2WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 14 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 2WD 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford F250. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 14, 1986 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
NHTSA campaign 86V111000
Dec 26, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
Remedy: FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 84V162000
22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Ford F250
Owner Complaints
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford F250 (1 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 FORD F250. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.