1986 Ford Thunderbird for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1986 Ford Thunderbird specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
1986 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 2.3 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1986 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (10), electrical system (7) and seat belts (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V139000 | 1987-09-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Ford Thunderbird?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1986 Ford Thunderbird for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 1986 Ford Thunderbird before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, electrical system and seat belts. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 11.8 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 35 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $18.29 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 425 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the Thunderbird suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
A longer test drive
Drive the Thunderbird on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Thunderbird answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Get an offer
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Ford Thunderbird from us first.
Find me this car
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Buying the 1986 Ford Thunderbird
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Ford Thunderbird?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Ford Thunderbird before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1986 Ford Thunderbird cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.