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1985 Ford Escort

US · Compact Cars

The 1985 Ford Escort is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model)
Combined Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model)
Displacement1.6 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears3 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km)
City20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 46 mpg (5.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 89V170000: SEATS

    THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.

    Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY

    Reported October 13, 1989. View on NHTSA

  • 89V095000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

    Remedy: REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).

    Reported June 12, 1989. View on NHTSA

  • 85V054000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT…

    Remedy: ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.

    Reported May 1, 1985. 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

  • 1986 Ford Escort

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · FWD
    38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

  • 1984 Ford Escort

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model)
    39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Ford Escort have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Ford Escort?

Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

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

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.