These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1989 - 1997 |
| Price : | $14,610-$19,825 |
| Weight : | 3540 lbs | 1605.717 kg |
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Supercharged V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Port fuel injection | |
| Total Ford Production for 1989 : | 1,234,954 |
| Total 1989 Thunderbird production : | 107,996 |
| 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Fuel Capacity : | 19.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.7 in | 5047 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.7 in | 1339 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Price : | $16,815 |
| Weight : | 3555 lbs | 1612.521 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 19.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.7 in | 5047 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.7 in | 1339 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Price : | $19,825 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 19.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.7 in | 5047 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.7 in | 1339 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Fuel Capacity : | 19.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.7 in | 5047 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.7 in | 1339 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent long spindle with short/long arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent with upper/lower arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/70R15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V071000 |
| Summary | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 89V081000 |
| Summary | DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 88V165000 |
| Summary | PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. |
| Consequence | FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE. |
| Remedy | REPLACE FUEL TANK. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19890101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 89V080000 |
| Summary | IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Avg. Car Cost : | $153,500 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $120,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.97 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
