1985 Ford Bronco

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

The 1985 Ford Bronco is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder

Combined Economy

11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder
Displacement	4.9 L to 5.8 L
Cylinders	6 to 8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	3 to 4
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

84V162000: 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.
Remedy: FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Reported December 26, 1984. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1984 Ford Bronco
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.8L 8-cylinder, 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS) CA model) · AWD
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km)
1986 Ford Bronco
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · AWD
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Ford Bronco have?

Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.8L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Ford Bronco?

Combined fuel economy is 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Ford Bronco front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.