Representative photoEngine repair for a 1985 Mercury Capri
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 1985 Mercury Capri, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Before the shop sees your Capri
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its powertrain is the 2.3L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We collect the rental when your car is back. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Good habits for your car
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Want a price?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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.
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