1985 Ford F-250 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford F-250. 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.

• 86V111000Aug 14, 1986730 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Ford F-250 1985–1986

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 84V162000Dec 26, 1984246 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
  Covers: Ford F-250 1985, Bronco 1985, F-150 1985

  Reported issue: 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.

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