1980 Mercury Bobcat Wagon Base MT
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- Photo: FordPintoV6 by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Clinton Fall Festival Car Show 2012 (8036995647) by F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Clinton Fall Festival Car Show 2012 (8036997605) by F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Pinto or Mercury Bobcat wagon (4369589060) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon, interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Mercury Bobcat Wagon Base MT is an 88-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 88 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque.
The Bobcat Wagon measures 172.7 inches long on a 94.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford LL23 OHC I4, carbureted |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 94 in |
| Cargo Volume | 60.5 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Mercury Bobcat Wagon Base MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Mercury BOBCAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 MERCURY BOBCAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.