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1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto

The 1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto is a 165-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,971 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 165 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Capri measures 179.0 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,073 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,971 ($33,137 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L HO V8, CFI, naturally aspirated
Displacement5 L
Horsepower165 hp @ 3,800 rpm
Torque245 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV
Injection TypeCentral fuel injection (CFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in alloy
Wheels Rear15 in alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length179 in
Width69 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Cargo Volume15 ft³
Curb Weight3,073 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear35 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front55 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto 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 Mercury CAPRI. 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

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury CAPRI

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury CAPRI (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 14, 2006 · Electrical System Fire
“GARAGE / HOUSE FIRE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH IN 1985 MERCURY CAPRI ASC MCLAREN. *JB”
Apr 29, 1996 · Electrical System Fire
“WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK”
Apr 23, 1996 · Electrical System Fire
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK”

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 MERCURY CAPRI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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