What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1985 Ford Bronco 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	13	13	13	684
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	20	16	555
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	16	13	684
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	11	13	12	741
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	10	12	11	808
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	13	12	741
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	13	14	13	684
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	15	13	684

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V162000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 7 Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Suspension 2

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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.