These are standard specifications for the 1973 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1976 |
| Price : | $5,575 |
| Weight : | 4570 lbs | 2072.917 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial code number 'N' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 201 BHP (147.936 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'A' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 219 BHP (161.184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1973 : | 2,349,815 |
| Total 1973 Thunderbird production : | 87,269 |
| 1973 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 87,269 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V240000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5B.W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING GEARASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH WORM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TORSION ROD LOCK PININADVERTENTLY OMITTED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PIN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V272000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5C.EQUIPPED W/429-4V ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETORMAY LEAK FUEL FROM AROUND POWER VALVE RESTRICTOR PLUG.IF CONDITION EXISTS,COULD DRAIN FUEL BOWL DURING ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RESULT IN DELAYED STARTING.THERE IS ALSO POSSIBILITY OF FUMES FROM LEAKING FUEL WHICH COULD BE IGNITEDSHOULD SPARK OCCUR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V077000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H/6-8G.POSSIBILITY THAT DURING ASSEMBLY THE INCORRECT SIZETIRES WERE INSTALLED.TIRES SIZE HR78X15 MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INSTEAD OFSIZE LR78X15.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SIZE WHERENECESSARY.) |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V177000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-OA.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STARTER CABLE WAS IMPROPERLYROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE ANDCABLE WILL RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARMAND CAN WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN A BATTERY VOLTAGE SHORT TO THE UPPER ARM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REROUTING CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH UPPER ARM). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 120.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 214.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $5,575 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1973? A: Ford produced 2,349,815 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 87,269 examples of the Thunderbird in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 201 BHP (147.936 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 219 BHP (161.184 KW) @ 4400 RPM