1985 Ford Econoline Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford Econoline. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V144000Sep 9, 1987188,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1983–1987, E-350 1983–1987, Club Wagon 1983–1987 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

  Possible consequence: This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

  Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

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• 87V113000Jul 21, 198716,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1983–1987, E-350 1983–1987

  Reported issue: Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

  Possible consequence: Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.

  Remedy: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

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• 87V111000Jul 16, 1987250 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1984–1987, E-350 1984–1987

  Reported issue: Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.

  Remedy: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.

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• 86V094000Jul 15, 198670,125 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1985–1986, E-350 1985–1986, Club Wagon 1985–1986

  Reported issue: The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.

  Remedy: Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

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• 85V061000May 14, 19858,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, diesel
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1983–1985, E-350 1983–1985, E-250 1983–1985

  Reported issue: When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. Consequence of defect: fuel leak during or…

  Remedy: Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.

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