1985 Ford Mustang 2.3L Turbo 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible in Dark Charcoal Metallic, Front Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Prag, Wenzelsplatz, Ford Mustang -- 2019 -- 101913 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Ford Mustang Convertible - interior (15090624913) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Ford Mustang 2.3L Turbo 5MT is a 2.3-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,269 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Mustang measures 179.6 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,269 ($46,119 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L turbocharged I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.6 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Ford Mustang 2.3L Turbo 5MT 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford MUSTANG. 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
Apr 29, 1992 · 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.
Consequence: IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
NHTSA campaign 92V063000
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
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Ford MUSTANG
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford MUSTANG (2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
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 MUSTANG. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.