Like the Escort sedans, the two-seater EXP got a revised location for reverse gear (below fifth gear).
Radios and cassette players showed a new flat-faced design, and the base engine was the fuel-injected 97.6 cid (1.6 –liter) four.
The Turbo Coupe was available again, wearing aluminum wheels with low-profile performance tires and Kino shock absorbers.
| Model |
Style |
Body Type |
Base Price |
Weight |
Production |
| 01/A80 | 67D | 3 dr. Coupe | $6,697.00 | 2,117 | 26,462 |
| 01/A81 | 67D | 3 dr. Luxury Cpe | $7,585.00 | 2,117 | ** |
| 01/A82 | 67D | 3 dr. Turbo Cpe | $9,997.00 | 2,158 | ** |
| **Production of Luxury and Turbo Coupe models is included in basic EXP total above. |
This was the EXP’s final season in its original form. Standard equipment included an AM radio,
tinted rear-window glass, halogen headlamps, digital clock, power brakes, tachometer, handling suspension,
remote locking fuel door, black bumper rub strips, black left-hand remote sport mirror, and black moldings.
Inside were low-back cloth/vinyl reclining bucket seats.
The EXP’s Luxury Coupe added an AM/FM stereo radio, interval wipers, luxury cloth seats with
four-way (manual) driver’s side adjuster, remote lift gate release, dual remote mirrors, rear defroster, and tinted glass.
Turbo Coupe included a front air dam, black rocker panel moldings, AM/FM stereo with cassette,
lower tu-tone paint/tape treatment, power steering, TR suspension and aluminum wheels, wheel spats, and a rear spoiler.
Sales rose 14 percent for the 1985 model year, partly as a result of incentive programs late in the season.
Ford’s market share rose to a healthy 17.2 percent up from 16 percent the year before.
All seven series showed an increase, let by Escort, which revealed a 21 percent rise. Tempo did well too.
Ford raised prices only 1.3 percent (average) this year, though Crown Victoria went up over 6 percent and Mustangs were actually cheaper.
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Inline, four-cylinder, overhead cam.
Cast-iron block and aluminum head.
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
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Base Model (VIN Code: 2)
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| Displacement | : 97.6 cid (1.6L) |
| Bore & Stroke | : 3.15 x 3.13 in |
| Compression Ratio | : 9.0:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | : 70 @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque | : 88 ft/lbs @ 2600 RPM |
| Carburetor | : 2Bbl. Holley 740 |
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Second series US Escorts, introduced at mid-year, carried the new 1.9-liter engine; see 1986 listing for specifications
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High Output (optional) (VIN Code: 4)
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| Brake Horsepower | : 80 @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque | : 88 ft/lbs @ 3000 RPM |
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High Output EFI (optional) (VIN Code: 5)
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| Compression Ratio | : 9.5:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | : 84 @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque | : 90 ft/lbs @ 2800 RPM |
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Turbocharged HO EFI (opt.) (VIN Code: 8)
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| Compression Ratio | : 8.0:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | : 120 @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque | : 120 ft/lbs @ 3400 RPM |
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5 Speed Manual Transaxle
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| (1st) | : 3.6:1 |
| (2nd) | : 2.12:1 |
| (3rd) | : 1.39:1 |
| (4th) | : 1.02:1 |
| (5th) | : 0.81:1 |
| (Rev) | : 3.62:1 |
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3 Speed Automatic
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| (1st) | : 2.79:1 |
| (2nd) | : 1.61:1 |
| (3rd) | : 1.00:1 |
| (Rev) | : 1.97:1 |
| Wheelbase | : 94.2 in. |
| Overall Length | : 170.3 in. |
| Height | : 50.5 in. |
| Width | : 65.9 in |
| Front Tread | : 54.7 in |
| Rear Tread | : 56.0 in |
| Standard Tires | : P165/80R13 |
| Std Drive Ratio | : 3.59:1 w/4spd
: 3.331:1 w/auto |
| Drive Axle | : Front |
| Ignition | : Electric |
| Brakes | : Front disc
: Rear drum
: Power Assisted |
| Construction | : Unibody |
| Fuel Tank | : 13 gal |
| Front Suspension |
| MacPherson strut-mounted coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
| Independent trailing arms w/modified MacPherson struts and coil springs on lower control arms |
| Automatic | : $363 |
| Power steering | : $215 |
| H.D. Alternator | : $27 |
| Air Conditioner | : $643 |
| Cruise Control | : $176 |
| Tinted Glass | : $95 |
| Tilt Steering | : $104 |
| Lighted Visor Mirror | : $50 |
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| AM/FM Stereo Radio | : $109 |
| -- w/Cassette Player | : $256 |
| -- except Luxury Coupe | : $148 |
| Elect. Tuning AM/FM Stereo | : $409 |
| -- except Luxury Coupe | : $300 |
| -- except Turbo Coupe | : $152 |
| Premium Sound | : $138 |
| AM Radio Delete | : sub $39 |
| AM/FM Radio Del (Lux Cpe) | : sub $148 |
| AM/FM Cassette Del (Turbo) | : sub $295 |
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| Flip-Up Sun Roof | : $315 |
| Clearcoat Paint | : $91 |
| Lower Two-Tone Paint/Tape | : $45 |
| Lower Body Side Protection | : $68 |
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| Low-Back Knit Vinyl Seats | : NC |
| Four way driver's seats | : $55 |
| Sport Performance Seats | : $173 |
| Front Floor Mats | : $22 |
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| TR Aluminum Wheels | : $369 |
| TR Style Steel Wheels | : $168 |
| Cast Aluminum Wheels | : $238 |
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