These are standard specifications for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Chassis # 1FALP62W2TG174693
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Auction entries : 1
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1989 - 1997 |
| Price : | $17,485 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1996 : | 1,036,048 |
| Total 1996 Thunderbird production : | 85,029 |
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
| LX Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 85,029 |
Dimension(s)
LX Coupe
Chassis # 1FALP62W2TG174693
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| Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.3 in | 5088 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Short/long arm with double isolated tension strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : H-arm independent, coil springs and stabilizer bar | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/70R15 |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AJ MOTORSPORT |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E065000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19950801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V007000 |
| Summary | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE BLOWER COULD (1) STICK ON 'HIGH;' (2) OPERATE ERRATICALLY WITH BLOWER OUTPUT VARYING BETWEEN NO BLOWER AND MAXIMUM BLOWER; OR (3) NOT OPERATE AT ALL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE. |
| Consequence | BLOWER MALFUNCTIONS LIMITING OR STOPPING OUTPUT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULES WITH MODULES CONTAINING REVISED SOFTWARE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM. 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 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19960201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V070000 |
| Summary | WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' |
| Consequence | THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS.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. |
Data updated January 2023
1996 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,300 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $36,300 |
| Avg. Home : | $118,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1996 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 200.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1996 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $17,485 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird was a LX Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1996 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird had P205/70R15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1996? A: Ford produced 1,036,048 automobiles in 1996.Q: How many 1996 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 85,029 examples of the Thunderbird in 1996.Q: What engines did the 1996 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2500 RPM V 8 (4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1996 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1996 Ford Thunderbird had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.