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1985 Ford Mustang

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 22 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 468
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 23 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 21 27 23 386
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 468
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 494
5.0L 8-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 523
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 17 523

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.

Campaign 85V068000

BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNI

Campaign 92V063000

THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.

Campaign 07E064000

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

22 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 4 Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Electrical System 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford Mustang?

EPA figures for the 1985 Ford Mustang reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford Mustang, most often about: Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.