Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1985 Mercury Capri
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics for the 1985 Mercury Capri
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 1985 Mercury Capri, we connect you with a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 2.3L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed manual.
Who does what
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Stay on the road
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
A short checklist
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Talk to a person
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request car diagnostics
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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