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1985 Ford F-250 HD 7.5L V8 4WD

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1985 Ford F-250 – exterior Unverified
Photo: Ford F-250 Regular Cab by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the seventh generation (1980–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Ford F-250 Regular Cab by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Ford F250 (10007440273) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford F250 (10128553273) by GPS 56 from New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Ford F-250 HD 7.5L V8 4WD is a 245-hp pickup truck with four-wheel drive.

It makes 245 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type7.5L 8-cylinder gas (385-series 460)
Horsepower245 hp
Torque380 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD

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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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System6
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 10, 2003 · Structure
“THE FIREWALL CRACKED, WHICH REDUCED THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.*JB”
Sep 20, 2001 · Electrical System
“THE HAULING CAMPER HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE SHUT OFFS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DUE TO IGNITION MODULE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER…”
Apr 23, 2001 · Tires
“WRANGLER LOADRANGE E LT 235/85R16, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH 70000 MILES ON A 1985 FORD, F250. ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIDEWALL CRACKS. *AK DOT MDOR 1 DOV 155, TIRES HAVE SIDEWALL CRACKS NEAR THE…”
Aug 16, 2000 · Tires
“FIRESTONE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES FOR MORE THAN JUST THE PAST FEW YEARS BUT HAS ALWAYS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE 1ST TIRE CAME APART, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH…”
Aug 7, 2000 · Power Train Crash 5 injuries
“THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROK.E, CAUSED US TO HIT THE BRIDGE ON THE RIGHT AND THEN RICHOCHETED US TO THE LEFT AND WE HIT A 5 TON TOW TRUCK. WHICH TOTALED THE PICKUP INTO A MILLION PIECES. WE HAVE PICTURES…”

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.

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