1985 Ford Ranger Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1985 Ford Ranger standard-cab pickup and chassis cab in twelve trims, with four engines from 2.0 to 2.8 litres: turbocharged and naturally aspirated inline-four and naturally aspirated V6. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 31 owner complaints against the 1985 Ranger, most often about the electrical system (14).
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.8L V6 (171 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Chassis
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door chassis
Trims covered
- Base
- Base Cab &
- Base Stripped
- XL
- XL Cab &
- XL Stripped
- XLS
- XLS Cab &
- XLS Stripped
- XLT
- XLT Cab &
- XLT Stripped
THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 20 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
LEFT REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL.
Showing the 2 most serious of 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
