1985 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1985
18 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 1,165,668 vehicles.
1985 Recalls
All 18 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 85V172000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Steering · 4,500 affected · Dec 26, 1985
Recall 85V168000
Ford Motor Company
Emergency parking brake:air:valve:control
Parking Brake · 51,500 affected · Dec 20, 1985
Large Recall 85V145000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:single axle:rear:control arm
Suspension · 227,027 affected · Nov 5, 1985
Recall 85V134000
Ford Motor Company
Electrical system:ignition:electronic control unit
Electrical System · 3,988 affected · Oct 22, 1985
Recall 85V130000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 30,564 affected · Oct 18, 1985
Recall 85V127000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank:auxillary
Fuel System, Gasoline · 32,400 affected · Oct 15, 1985
Recall 85V123000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 790 affected · Oct 7, 1985
Recall 85V116000
Ford Motor Company
Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood
Electrical System · 7,886 affected · Sep 24, 1985
Recall 85V115000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:throttle linkages and control
N/A · 147 affected · Sep 19, 1985
Large Recall 85V086000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:single axle:rear:control arm
Suspension · 226,729 affected · Jul 3, 1985
Recall 85V077000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:shields:protectors:lines:tubing
Structure · 8,671 affected · Jun 11, 1985
Large Recall 85V067000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear
Seat Belts · 515,000 affected · May 21, 1985
Recall 85V068000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:booster
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,008 affected · May 21, 1985
Recall 85V061000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel system:water / fuel detection system (di
N/A · 8,500 affected · May 14, 1985
Recall 85V054000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle
N/A · 10,000 affected · May 1, 1985
Recall 85V045000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel lines fittings:non-metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,250 affected · Apr 17, 1985
Recall 85V040000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:independent front air suspension system
Suspension · 19,200 affected · Apr 9, 1985
Recall 85V025000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,508 affected · Mar 11, 1985
Ford Motor Company 1985 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1985?
Ford Motor Company issued 18 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1985, affecting an estimated 1,165,668 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1985 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.