Ford Thunderbird (10. generasjon)
The tenth generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a front-engine, rear-drive, five passenger, two-door personal luxury coupe manufactured and marketed by Ford for the 1989 to 1997 model years. Introduced on December 26, 1988 as a 1989 model, the Thunderbird was co-developed with the Mercury Cougar. using Ford's new MN12 platform — with a more aerodynamic body, slightly shorter overall length and nine-inch-longer wheelbase than the outgoing 1988 Thunderbird.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1989 |
| Body type | Coupé |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford Thunderbird (10. generasjon) (from registration data). 16 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.3 l/100 km | 1985–1988 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1987–1988 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.1 l/100 km | 1985–1997 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1989–1995 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1989–1995 |
| 3.9 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.2 l/100 km | 2002–2005 |
| 3.9 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2004–2005 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1994–1997 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.3 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1985–1993 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Ford Thunderbird (10. generasjon) in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.