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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.
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)
16 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 16 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.
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.