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1985 Ford F250

US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks

The 1985 Ford F250 is listed in the US market as a pickup with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.8L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.8L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.8L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement4.9 L to 5.8 L
Cylinders6 to 8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears3 to 4
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
City10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

24 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 86V111000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    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…

    Remedy: INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.

    Reported August 14, 1986. View on NHTSA

  • 84V162000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    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.

    Remedy: FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

    Reported December 26, 1984. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Ford F250 have?

Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.8L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Ford F250?

Combined fuel economy is 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Ford F250 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Ford F250?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.