Ford · 1984–1986 · Gas

Ford LTD MPG by year

The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Ford LTD, from 1984 to 1986. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1986 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (20 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year198620 MPG combined
Latest (1986)20 MPG$2,325/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)20 MPG$2,325/yr at today's prices
Model years rated315 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • LTD, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every LTD model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1986 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 23 19 — 2 $2,325
1985 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 22 20 — 5 $2,325
1984 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 16
18 / 22 21 — 8 $2,325

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare LTD model years

See how much a newer LTD would save over an older one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford LTD year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Ford LTD, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford LTD?

The 1986 Ford LTD is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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