1988 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

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    • 1988 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
    198319841985198619871988

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1983 - 1988
    Price : $13,600-$17,255
    Weight : 3216 lbs | 1458.753 kg
    V 6 90-degree
    Displacement : 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 9.0:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Aluminum
    Multi Point Fuel Injection
    Turbocharged Inline 4 | Port fuel injection
    Displacement : 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
    Power : 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 3000 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Port fuel injection
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2200 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 8.9:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Sequential Port Fuel Injection
    Transmission:
    4 Automatic Overdrive , 5 Manual

    Total Ford Production for 1988 : 1,331,489
    Total 1988 Thunderbird production : 147,243
    1988 Ford Thunderbird

    (V-6) HardTop Coupe

    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    (V-6) LX Coupe

    Price : $15,900
    Weight : 3260 lbs | 1478.711 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    (V-8) HardTop Coupe

    (V-8) HardTop Coupe
    (V-8) HardTop Coupe
    Chassis # 1FABP61FXJH174984
    Price : $14,323
    Weight : 3346 lbs | 1517.72 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe

    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe
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    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe
    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe
    Chassis # 1FABP64T5JH122891
    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe
    (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe
    Chassis # 1FABP64T1JH184790
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $17,255
    Weight : 3416 lbs | 1549.472 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    (V-8) Sport Coupe

    (V-8) Sport Coupe
    (V-8) Sport Coupe
    (V-8) Sport Coupe
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $16,025
    Weight : 3452 lbs | 1565.801 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    (V-8) LX Coupe

    (V-8) LX Coupe
    Chassis # 1FABP62F0JH109236
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $16,607
    Weight : 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 22.1 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 202.1 in | 5133 mm.
    Width : 71.1 in | 1806 mm.
    Height : 53.4 in | 1356 mm.
    Wheelbase : 104.2 in | 2647 mm.
    Front Track : 58.1 in | 1476 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Modified MacPherson struts with lower control arms, coil springs and anti-sway bar

    Rear : Rigid axle with four links and coil springs

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : P215/70HR14

    Component

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mfr Report Date19870801
    NHTSA Campaign ID96V071000
    SummaryTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
    ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
    RemedyDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
    NotesSYSTEM: 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

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mfr Report Date19880201
    NHTSA Campaign ID88V033000
    SummaryA DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR.
    ConsequenceTHE INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT PROPER SEATING OF THEROTOR. ALSO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED ROTOR COULD IN TIME RESULT IN A REDUCTION INTHE CLAMPING FORCES OF THE WHEEL STUDS, POSSIBLY LEADING TO FRACTURED STUDSAND REAR WHEEL SEPARATION.
    RemedyINSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND WHERE NECESSARY REPLACE REAR AXLE SHAFTS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
    NotesSYSTEM: AXLE REAR SHAFT FLANGE/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1988 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $10,400
    Avg. Household Income : $27,225
    Avg. Home : $91,600
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.91
    Avg. Stamp : $0

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 104.20 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 202.10 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 71.10 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1988 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $13,600 to $17,255 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a (Turbo Four) HardTop Coupe, (V-6) HardTop Coupe, (V-6) LX Coupe, (V-8) HardTop Coupe, (V-8) LX Coupe, (V-8) Sport Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1988 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird had P215/70HR14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1988? A: Ford produced 1,331,489 automobiles in 1988.

    Q: How many 1988 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 147,243 examples of the Thunderbird in 1988.

    Q: What engines did the 1988 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 3000 RPM
  • V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2200 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Overdrive, 5 speed Manual.

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