1976 Ford Thunderbird Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Sectional frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1976 |
| Price : | $7,792 |
| Weight : | 4810 lbs | 2181.779 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel 9510 or Ford 4350A9510 carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.46:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1976 : | 1,861,537 |
| Total 1976 Thunderbird production : | 52,935 |
| 1976 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 52,935 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 6Y87A103686
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Chassis # 6Y87A115718
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| Fuel Capacity : | 26.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 225.7 in | 5733 mm. |
| Width : | 79.7 in | 2024 mm. |
| Height : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.4 in | 3058 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.9 in | 1598 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.8 in | 1595 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with single lower control arm, lower trailing linnks, strut bar and anti-sway bar Rear : Four-link system with coil springs and anti-sway bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | JR78 x 15 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.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 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V067000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 192. POSSIBILITY THAT THE NYLON BUSHING IN THE ACCELERATORNCABLE MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO AN OVERSIZE RETAINING CLIP. A LOOSE BUSHING MAYLRESTRICT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE OR TO A LOWER SPEEDOR TO A SLOWER SPEED CONDITION, HOLDING CARBURETOR AT CONSTANT SPEED. SHOULDTHIS OCCUR, THE DRIVER CAN STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES, SHIFTINGTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING THE BUSHINGBUSHING RETAINING CLIP WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 120.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 225.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 79.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $7,792 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had JR78 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1976? A: Ford produced 1,861,537 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 52,935 examples of the Thunderbird in 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Ford Thunderbird was a V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird?
How many 1976 Ford Thunderbird were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 120.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 225.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 79.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $7,792 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had JR78 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1976? A: Ford produced 1,861,537 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 52,935 examples of the Thunderbird in 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Ford Thunderbird was a V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1976 Ford Thunderbird had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox. - 1976 Ford Thunderbird Menu
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