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SuspensionPart report

1985 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 27 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 suspension of the 1985 Ford Ranger, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202525%
202444%
202316%
202122%
202054%
2019207%
201110%
201021%
200911%
200831%
200741%
2006207%
2005269%
2004297%
2003239%
20023610%
20018717%
20007211%
1999679%
1998529%
1997256%
1996215%
1995217%
1994307%
1993167%
19923217%
19911713%
199033%
198923%
198811%
198724%
198613%
198527%

Other parts of the 1985 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
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 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