Top 20 1985 Ford Econoline Questions & Answers

call the dealer and ask the parts guy or go there and get a print out of where each fuse box is.

Sounds to me like the harness to the back is just unplugged at the firewall.

have alternator and starter tested

ignition switch probably

Do the hazard lights work correctly ?

The old style shock is not hard to change. Its when you have struts that extra tools are needed.There is a nut or two on the top of each shock stem. The second nut is often used as a locking device to keep the primary nut from backing off. Many do not use a second nut, but use a washer or lock washer to keep the primary tight.The bottom fixtures usually have a pair of bolts holding the shock mounting plate to the "A" frame of the suspension.Some Mechanics keep the weight of the vehicle on the "A" frame when changing the shocks to increase the clearance provided between the ground and the van(floor jack). A van on the hoist has exceptional clearance and it does not matter if the suspension hangs down, you still can fit the shock into its position.Most nuts and bolts on the front are 9/16th or smaller. The rear shocks use larger bolts.I would jack the vehicle and spray the backside of the lower bolts with WD-40 or similar a day before attempting to remove the bolts. Broken bolts are a pain, this one procedure could make removal easier. The bolts can easily break from rust.There are sometimes Sales at Sears or Goodyear or Midas with free Installation. Shops use to charge $5-$10 each to install shocks.

If your question is how, you remove the distributor, then pull the shaft out to get access to the pickup coil in the bottom.

clutch may need adjusting

Have you checked the plugs for fouling and gap width. May have to replace all plugs. Find a loca guy to help you do a tune-up on the cheap. '85 Ford should be an easy task.

does it have a trailer harness look there 1st

In all the gasoline engines that came in the E-350 for that year the fuel filter is located in the engine compartment and you will need to remove the cover to get to it. Look to the rear of the alternator and it should be right there in the fuel line. I hope this helps and good luck

check for restrictions in the exhaust...ford had a problem back then with multi layer pipes collapsing internally.

if its leaking from the pump why cant the guy that SEES it leaking tell you? if its a mechanical pump its on the left front corner of the engine. Usually just a hose.

if its the 5.0 or 5.8 yes .. if you need more info check this link http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?N=0&Nr=AND(wpn_tl_name:Engine+%26+Drivetrain,wpn_cat_name:Radiators%5C%2C+Cooling+Systems+%26+Components,wpn_scat_name:Radiators,part:Radiator)

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. First thing you should do is check all your fuses. It is possible that you have a loose ground, bad wire, or loose connection. The only bad thing is getting to the wires. It will require the dash being removed. You will need to get a voltage meter to test the wires. Check all your grounds (all black) and make sure they all are secured and grounded. It is also possible that the BCM is malfuntioning. The BCM controls all the lights and that part of the computer may be damaged. It is not common but it happens. You need to check the fuses and wires first.

YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN THEY BREAK INTERNALLY THIS IS WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS

you can never go wrong with what the factory used, motorcfaft avoid any of the so called high perforamce parts, most of this parts will hurt the fuel millage and perforamce unless you change the coils and other sensors in order for this parts to work properly. as for gas mileage when the van was new it was rated at 12 mpg city 16mpg highway

iac motor dirty (idle air control ) round about 4'' long mounted on side of throttle body with 2// 8mm bolts and a 2 wire at the end take it off and clean it with carb cleaner

Yes you can replace it . You may have to get one from a salvage yard It isn't difficult to install .Contact me and I'll will step you thru it .


Good Luck .

UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE DASH