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1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD
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 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 14 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 | 684 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 13 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 11 | 10 | 889 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
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.
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.
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)
33 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD 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 4WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD. 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 4WD?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.