Emissions test for a 1985 Ford Bronco
Emissions test for the 1985 Ford Bronco: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 16.1 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle

A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1985 Ford Bronco for emissions test
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
1985 Ford Bronco: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.9 L | 5.0 L | 4.9 L | 5.0 L | 5.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| MPG highway (US) | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,588 | US$5,150 | US$5,375 | US$5,600 | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,992 | $5,612 | $5,860 | $6,076 | $6,634 |
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 Bronco
- 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 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (9), fuel system (4) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84V162000 | 1984-12-26 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Ford Bronco: Emissions test
For an emissions test on the 1985 Ford Bronco, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop; the work is done there, not by CarmaCars. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
About your Bronco
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Bronco. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 4.9L 6-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual.
What we arrange
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Stay on the road
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Talk to a person
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request emissions test
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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