Vehicle recall 85V045000 · April 17, 1985
1985 Ford Ranger
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Reroute or replace affected fuel lines.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 2.3 liter engines and electronic fuel injection systems. System: fuel lines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,250
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ranger (1985): 1985
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