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1985 Ford LTD Brougham 4dr Sedan

The 1985 Ford LTD Brougham 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,114 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The LTD measures 196.0 inches long on a 105.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,001 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,114 ($30,549 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L Lima I4, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length196 in
Width70 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford LTD. 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

Jun 11, 1985 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.

NHTSA campaign 85V077000

May 21, 1985 · 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.

Remedy: INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 85V068000

17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Ford LTD

Owner Complaints

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford LTD (2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System8
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Parking Brake1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“TUBE RUNNING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD 1/2 SPARKS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH FLOORBOARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK”
Feb 2, 2001 · Electrical System
“THE THICK FILM MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM”
Nov 20, 2000 · Electrical System
“THE CONSUMER HAS SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE STALLING IS RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *MJS”
Oct 4, 2000 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, TREAD ON RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED. *AK DOT # EJR1DEK116, TIRE SIZE P215 75 R15. *SLC”
May 5, 2000 · Electrical System
“WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT/STALLED OUT DUE TO TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 FORD LTD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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