Ford Thunderbird Ninth generation
The Ford Thunderbird Ninth generation (1984–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United States.
Model codes: Fox · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,019–5,133 mm |
| Width | – | 1,806 mm |
| Height | – | 1,351–1,356 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,647 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,605 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
216 complaints for model years 1984–1988. 13 crashes · 51 fires · 20 injuries · 2 deaths
- Electrical system 77
- Seat belts 33
- Engine 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 18 versions of the Ford Thunderbird Ninth generation
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United States 18 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988(FFS,TRBO) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS,TRBO) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 263–291 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS,TRBO) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model · (FFS,TRBO) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.