Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1985 Ford Econoline Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Ford Econoline, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1985 Ford Econoline
Electrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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