What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford Thunderbird?

EPA figures for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Ford Thunderbird?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird. 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 Thunderbird?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1985 Ford Thunderbird

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	18	494
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	23	19	468
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	17	523
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	20	18	494
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	23	19	468
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	22	17	523

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 85V025000

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ANODIZED INTERNAL SURFACES CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR OF A PISTON SEAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ONE PORTION OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER W

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

11 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 8 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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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.