1985 Ford LTD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 47%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Ford LTD, 47% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When driving vehicle vehicle became very hot/stalled out due to tfi ignition module being too close and mounted on the side of the distributor. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #861485, filed 2000-05“The consumer has spent hundreds of dollars trying to find out why the vehicle continually stalls, consumer believes the stalling is related to the ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #557804, filed 2000-11Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Ford LTD
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford LTD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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