These are standard specifications for the 1977 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Select Shift
Chassis # 7G87F184706
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Auction entries : 1
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter box |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1979 |
| Price : | $5,060-$7,995 |
| Weight : | 3910 lbs | 1773.546 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 1600 |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel motorcraft 2150 | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 326 Ft-Lbs (442 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Select Shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.46:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1977 : | 1,840,427 |
| Total 1977 Thunderbird production : | 318,140 |
| 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 7G87F184706
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| Fuel Capacity : | 26.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.5 in | 5474 mm. |
| Width : | 78.5 in | 1994 mm. |
| Height : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.2 in | 1605 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.1 in | 1603 mm. |
Town Landau Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $7,995 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 26.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.5 in | 5474 mm. |
| Width : | 78.5 in | 1994 mm. |
| Height : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.2 in | 1605 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.1 in | 1603 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with control arms lower trailing links and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique trailer radius arms, upper torque arms and coil springs, three-link with track bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | HR 78 x 15 SBR BSW |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E019000 |
| Summary | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO INTERCONTINENTAL AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V141000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE AT THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL INLET TUBE TO THE CARBURETOR FILTER. THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION IS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INSERTION OF THE FUEL TUBE INTO THE HOSE OR IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE HOSE CLAMP, CAUSING THE CLAMP TO BE CRIMPED DIRECTLY OVER THE FUEL TUBE BEAD. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FUEL HOSE CLAMP WITH A SPRING-TYPE CLAMP AT THE HOSE-TO-FUEL INLET TUBE CONNECTION, AND ADJUST THE CONNECTION WHERE NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 351 OR 400 CIDENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO AN UNDERHOOD FIRE ANDINJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS FROM BURNS AND SMOKE INHALATION.NOTE: GASOLINE ODORS MAY INDICATE A FUEL LEAK IS PERSENT. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V078000 |
| Summary | BLADES MAY CRACK AND MAY, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, LOOSEN FROM FAN ASSEMBLY. |
| Remedy | FAN ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 250, 302, 351 OR 400 CIDENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FANS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADE PIECES MAY DAMAGE COMPONENTS UNDER THE HOOD. IFHOOD IS OPENED WHILE ENGINE IS OPERATING, PERSONS STANDING NEARBY MAY BEINJURED IF THE FAN BREAKS.NOTE: IMPENDING BLADE FAILURE MAY BE EVIDENCED BY RATTLING OR VIBRATION. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19760801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V144000 |
| Summary | SOME OF THE FLEXIBLE FIVE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM RESONANT VIBRATION INPUTS OCCURRING DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES. PORTIONS OF THE BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE FAN WITH AN IMPROVED FIVE-BLADED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 351 CID ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADE FRAGMENTS PROPELLED FROM A ROTATING FAN MAY CAUSEDAMAGE TO UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD ISOPEN. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V140000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS, STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE FORWARD AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, DRIVER SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO START THE ENGINEONLY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES PARK (P). |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 215.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 78.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $5,060 to $7,995 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Town Landau Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1977 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird had HR 78 x 15 SBR BSW tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1977? A: Ford produced 1,840,427 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 318,140 examples of the Thunderbird in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 1600 V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 326 Ft-Lbs (442 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1977 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird had a 3 speed Automatic Select Shift gearbox.