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1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 13 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 | 684 |
| 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 | 684 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
WHEN TESTED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". RUPTURES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OCCURRED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. THE HARDWARE USED TO ATTACH THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FAILED IN THE TEST. MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE"S BODY DURING THE COLLISION RESULTED IN RUPTURES IN FUEL SYSTEM.
VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL.
PLASTIC PRODUCTION ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER MAY LEAK OIL DUE TO WARPING OR IMPROPER SEALING.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office?
EPA figures for the 1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office reach 13 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.