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Model year

1985 Ford EXP

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (4)Bulletins (8)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1985 Ford EXP by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1985 Ford EXP

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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1985 Ford EXP

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    4 NHTSA investigations on file

    • PE87028 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
      STALLING
      Opened May 1, 1987, closed Jan 21, 1988
    • EA87005 Engineering analysis, Engine and cooling
      FIRES
      Opened Dec 1, 1986, closed Oct 31, 1989 · led to a recall
    • PE86048 Preliminary evaluation, Engine and cooling
      FIRES
      Opened Apr 23, 1986, closed Dec 1, 1986
    • EA86010 Engineering analysis, Seats
      SEATBACK FAILURE
      Opened Mar 26, 1986, closed Jul 28, 1989 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    8 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • 99196 Sep 20, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
    • 01157 Aug 6, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
    • 98246 Dec 7, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
    • 9888 Apr 27, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
    • 97511 Mar 3, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
    • 962612 Dec 16, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
    • 96221 Oct 21, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
    • 96246 Nov 18, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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