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Engine coolingPart report

1985 Ford Ranger Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1985 Ford Ranger, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles.

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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202213%
202133%
202022%
201952%
201121%
201011%
200932%
200821%
200731%
200673%
2005103%
2004174%
2003187%
20023911%
2001296%
2000376%
1999456%
1998519%
1997143%
1996318%
1995144%
1994235%
1993125%
1992168%
19911612%
19901010%
19891115%
19881315%
1987714%
1986720%
1985311%
1984217%
198319%

Other parts of the 1985 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford Ranger

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