Model year record

1985 Ford Ranger

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 33 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V045000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,250
Reported to NHTSA
1985-04-17

Defect description

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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL LEAKAGE CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch7
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Power train: manual transmission2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core227,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Power train1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear1
Tires: tread/belt1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1

The 1984 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1986 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.