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TiresPart report

1985 Ford F-150 Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1985 Ford F-150, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“00 t 005 000/tread separation: right rear firestone firehawk atx tire experienced tread separation while traveling at 70 MPH with driver and one passenger in a 1985 Ford f150, aftermarket equipment installed at 65070 miles; 31x10.5/r15, DOT# vd60ap352. Vehicle lost control/ fishtailed and rolled over. Driver/passenger received injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #869181, filed 2000-08

“The vehicle experienced tire tread separation on 2 different occasions. While driving on 04/10/03 the passenger rear tire experienced partial tread separation which resulted in a blow out. While driving 70 MPH on 04/12/03 the driver's rear tire tread completely separated and almost caused a dangerous collision. Tire info: dayton, radial stag st 31x10.50r15lt, DOT-v060u6a118, not original, 90% of tread intact, 2k-3k miles on tires at time of failure. .....”

NHTSA complaint #10015758, filed 2003-04

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202411%
202341%
202210%
202120%
202020%
201940%
201820%
201730%
201620%
201570%
201440%
2013110%
2012121%
2011181%
2010172%
2009134%
200892%
20075211%
2006275%
2005363%
2004583%
2003215%
2002243%
2001524%
2000343%
1999525%
199815211%
199730511%
1996216%
1995437%
1994406%
1993325%
1992306%
1991145%
1990197%
198984%
198854%
198744%
1985311%
198417%
1983330%
1982360%

Other parts of the 1985 Ford F-150

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford F-150

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