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1985 Ford LTD Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
12%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 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1985 Ford LTD, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Tube running from the catalytic converter had 1/2 sparks coming from underneath floorboard on driver's side. Consumer will contact the dealer. Add more information.”

NHTSA complaint #882945, filed 2001-03

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1989113%
1986222%
1985212%
1984643%
1983120%

Other parts of the 1985 Ford LTD

Electrical system
8 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology