Representative photoEngine repair for a 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Engine repair for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird: 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
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 Ford Thunderbird for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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: Engine repair
Your 1985 Ford Thunderbird needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
What to ask
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Small things that help
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Next step
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request engine repair
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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