What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1985 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	13	15	14	635
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 3-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	14	12	741
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	17	14	635
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	11	11	808
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
5.8L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	11	12	11	808
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	14	15	14	635
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 3-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	15	12	741
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	14	635

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V162000

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.

Campaign 86V111000

TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

19 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 7 Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.