Car financing: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
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). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1990 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1990 Ford Thunderbird specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder supercharged | 3.8L 6-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $22.93 | $22.93 |
1990 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 21 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
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 1990 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (45), electrical system (38) and seat belts (28). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V071000 | 1996-04-25 | electrical system:ignition | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| 91V076000 | 1991-05-06 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF. |
| 90V026000 | 1990-02-12 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Ford Thunderbird: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1990 Ford Thunderbird for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1990 Ford Thunderbird before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the Thunderbird
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and seat belts; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The 3.8L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 11.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 35 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $54.87 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. 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 stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Thunderbird for a week and see how it fits your life. A week with the Thunderbird answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
The cost of driving it
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. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1990 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
One more step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 1990 Ford Thunderbird from us first.
Ask us about the 1990 Ford Thunderbird
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Ford Thunderbird
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 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 1990 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 1990 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 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.