1985 Ford F-150 Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1985 Ford F-150 extended-cab and standard-cab pickup in five trims, with three engines from 4.9 to 5.8 litres: naturally aspirated inline-six and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 39 owner complaints against the 1985 F-150, most often about the electrical system (12) and the brakes (5).
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, LPG (propane) or gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended cab pickup
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- Custom
- Ranger
- XL
- XLT Lariat
METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
1985 FORD F-150 HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *KB WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE CONSUMER DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING ON 04/10/03 THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT. WHILE DRI
Showing the 2 most serious of 39 complaints filed with NHTSA.
