1990 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1989 - 1997
Price :	$15,075-$20,395
Weight :	3265 lbs \| 1480.979 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2982 cc \| 182.0 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection

Supercharged V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3802 cc \| 232.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	210 HP (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 :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Port fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive , 5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1990 :	912,466
Total 1990 Thunderbird production :	104,602
1990 Ford Thunderbird

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

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	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19900101
NHTSA Campaign ID	90V026000
Summary	BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Consequence	CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy	REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Notes	SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19900201
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V076000
Summary	THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.
Consequence	CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Remedy	APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.
Notes	SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1990 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,000
Avg. Household Income :	$28,970
Avg. Home :	$123,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.12
Total Car Production :	9,782,997

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 198.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 72.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1990 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $15,075 to $20,395 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, LX Coupe, Super Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1990? A: Ford produced 912,466 automobiles in 1990.

Q: How many 1990 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 104,602 examples of the Thunderbird in 1990.

Q: What engines did the 1990 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (2982 cc | 182.0 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Supercharged V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 2600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1990 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive, 5 speed Manual.