Representative photoEngine repair for a 1986 Ford Thunderbird
Engine repair for the 1986 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
- 11.8 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 1986 Ford Thunderbird for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
The 1986 Ford Thunderbird: Engine repair
Need engine work for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It runs the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Car care, briefly
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Want a price?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request engine repair
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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