These are standard specifications for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift , 4 Automatic with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1983 - 1988 |
| Price : | $11,020-$14,145 |
| Weight : | 2920 lbs | 1324.49 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 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 | |
3 Automatic SelectShift , 4 Automatic with Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.40:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.47:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.67:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1986 : | 1,149,427 |
| Total 1986 Thunderbird production : | 163,965 |
| 1986 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 163,965 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V139000 |
| Summary | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| Consequence | COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. |
| Remedy | INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION. |
Data updated January 2023
1986 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $9,255 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $22,400 |
| Avg. Home : | $89,430 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.89 |
1986 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 197.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1986 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $11,020 to $14,145 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Elan Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Turbo Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1986? A: Ford produced 1,149,427 automobiles in 1986.Q: How many 1986 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 163,965 examples of the Thunderbird in 1986.Q: What engines did the 1986 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1986 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1986 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic SelectShift, 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive.
