Representative photoBattery boost for a 1985 Mercury Capri
Battery boost for the 1985 Mercury Capri: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1985 Mercury Capri for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1985 Mercury Capri: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 |
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 Mercury Capri
- NHTSA lists 2 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V063000 | 1992-04-29 | seat belts:front:anchorage | 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. |
| 85V068000 | 1985-05-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | 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 WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 1985 Mercury Capri
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For battery service on the 1985 Mercury Capri, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your Capri and the shop
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Capri. The powertrain here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Car care, briefly
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Ready to ask?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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