1985 Ford Escort for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 6.7 to 10.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.7 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 1985 Ford Escort for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1985 Ford Escort specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.3 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.8 L/100 km | 6.6 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | 189 g/km | 195.5 g/km | 205 g/km | 215 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 235 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.39 | $12.56 | $12.87 | $13.49 | $14.11 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.50 |
1985 Ford Escort: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 1.9 L | 1.6 L | 1.9 L | 1.6 L | 1.9 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 32 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 41 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 36 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 43 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,300 | US$2,388 | US$2,500 | US$2,633 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,078 | $2,512 | $2,574 | $2,698 | $2,822 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,100 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Ford Escort
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), engine and engine cooling (5) and fuel system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V170000 | 1989-10-13 | seats | THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
| 89V095000 | 1989-06-12 | engine and engine cooling:engine | EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
| 85V054000 | 1985-05-01 | vehicle speed control | THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Ford Escort: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Ford Escort for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 1985 Ford Escort for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Escort
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 6.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 20 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $10.39, and a 300 km weekend about $31.17. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Escort makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Living with the Escort
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 793 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Try the Escort on your commute, then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Escort first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.39 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Ask us
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Ford Escort from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Ford Escort for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Ford Escort
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Ford Escort?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Ford Escort before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Ford Escort have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Ford Escort cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2078.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.