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1985 Ford Mustang recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Ford Mustang. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1985 Ford Mustang recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 1992NHTSA 92V063000306,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing.
Consequence
If the tongue detaches from the safety belt webbing, thesafety belt would not attach to itself, resulting in increased risk of injuryto the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 1985NHTSA 85V06800014,008 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Summary
Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1985 Ford Mustang with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system4
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2
  3. Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly2
  4. And fittings1
  5. Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

Other Ford Mustang years

Other 1985 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1985 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Ford Mustang recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Ford Mustang?
16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.