Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Ford LTD peaked in 1995, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Ford LTD
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Feb 9, 1995 to Mar 13, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year357k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1717.0 times the median 1985 vehicle
Severity index47.1Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
47% of complaints about the 1985 Ford LTD name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1985 Ford LTD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E-064 | Aug 27, 2007 | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped… | Fuel system | 34,000 | Part replacement |
| 85V-077 | Jun 11, 1985 | Heat shields for the catalytic converter outlet pipes were omitted during production | Structure | 8,671 | Repair or modification |
| 85V-068 | May 21, 1985 | Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break | Brakes | 14,008 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Ford LTD
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.
17 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 13, 2001Failure Feb 26, 2001Louisville, KYCatalytic convertorFire
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.*AK
NHTSA complaint 882945 - Filed Feb 2, 2001Sacramento, CAModule
THE THICK FILM MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint 559396 - Filed Nov 20, 2000Mount Vern, KYModule
THE CONSUMER HAS SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE STALLING IS RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *MJS
NHTSA complaint 557804 - Filed Oct 4, 2000Failure Sep 30, 2000North Hills, CATread/belt
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, TREAD ON RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED. *AK DOT # EJR1DEK116, TIRE SIZE P215 75 R15. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 872259 - Filed May 5, 2000Indianapolis, INIgnition
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT/STALLED OUT DUE TO TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 861485 - Filed May 20, 1999Failure Apr 12, 1997West Colinton Height, NYGasoline
WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, VEHICLE IS CUTTING OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 838220 - Filed Jan 8, 1998SAN Diego, CAConventional
PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY, RESULTING IN VACUUM LEAK. *AK
NHTSA complaint 523015 - Filed Feb 13, 1997Failure Feb 10, 1997Dayton, OHWiringFire
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSED THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD TO CAUGHT FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 808869 - Filed Feb 12, 1997Failure Jun 28, 1996Waco, TXSwitchFire
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 514765 - Filed Oct 30, 1996Failure Jun 28, 1996Waco, TXSwitchFire
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
NHTSA complaint 510813 - Filed Oct 18, 1996Failure Oct 17, 1996Branford, CTVehicle speed controlCrash3 injured
FAILURE ON THE THROTTLE, CONSUMER WAS PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK *ML
NHTSA complaint 803693 - Filed Jun 19, 1996Failure Jun 21, 1990Barlow, KYRear/other, Steering wheel/handle bar2 killed
TWO POINT SEAT BELT SEVERED OCCUPANT AT THE DIAPHRAGM IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING FATALITY. *SD
NHTSA complaint 457726 - Filed May 10, 1996ST. Petersbu, FLSwitchFire
AFTER PARKING, MOMENTS LATER FOUND UNDERNEATH DASH IN FLAMES, NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 984371 - Filed Jun 30, 1995Colma, CAWebbing
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELTS HANG LOOSE SOMETIMES. *AK .
NHTSA complaint 968025 - Filed Jun 20, 1995Failure Jun 8, 1995Oxford, 00WebbingCrash2 injured
THE FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER BELT SNAPPED WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA complaint 967309 - Filed Feb 25, 1995Failure Feb 1, 1995Merrimack, NHVehicle speed control
INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, ALSO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE APPLIED TO BRAKES DURING SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED BRAKES TO BURN OUT. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 481870 - Filed Feb 9, 1995Failure Feb 1, 1995Inverness, FLModule
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 481205
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- PE87028 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
STALLING
Opened May 1, 1987, closed Jan 21, 1988 - EA86010 Engineering analysis, Seats
SEATBACK FAILURE
Opened Mar 26, 1986, closed Jul 28, 1989 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 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 - 9852 Apr 13, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC - 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.