Representative photoEmissions test for a 1987 Ford Thunderbird
Emissions test for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1987 Ford Thunderbird for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1987 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $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 1987 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 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (26), seat belts (14) and service brakes (8). 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.
The 1987 Ford Thunderbird: Emissions test
For an emissions test on the 1987 Ford Thunderbird, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your Thunderbird, have it ready for the shop. Power comes from the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 5-speed manual.
From request to repair
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Ready to ask?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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