Car financing: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1985 Ford Thunderbird specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 |
1985 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 2.3 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 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$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $3,844 | $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 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), service brakes (2) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V025000 | 1985-03-11 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | 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 WOULD BE WARNED BY INCREASED PEDAL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Ford Thunderbird for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1985 Ford Thunderbird? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, service brakes and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
Its powertrain is the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 12.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 37 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $19.22, and a 300 km weekend about $57.66. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What the Thunderbird is like
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the Thunderbird on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Make a request
Want to try before you buy? Ask for 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 Thunderbird from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Ford Thunderbird for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Ford Thunderbird?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only 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 Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Ford Thunderbird cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
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.