1985 Ford Ranger electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1985 Ford Ranger — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle will shut off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was cutting off because ignition malfunctioned. *ak”
filed Mar 20, 2002
“Ignition switch has failed twice. Once at 80,000,and again at 200,000 miles. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.*ak”
filed May 8, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 Ranger | 16 | 25% |
| 2022 Ranger | 8 | 22% |
| 2021 Ranger | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 Ranger | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 Ranger | 39 | 15% |
| 2011 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Ranger | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1985 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.