SteeringPart report
1985 Ford Econoline Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1985 Ford Econoline, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 86V094000Jul 15, 1986The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may…Covers: Ford Econoline 1985–1986, E-350 1985–1986, Club Wagon 1985–1986
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1985 Ford Econoline
Electrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology