Representative photoEngine repair for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird
Engine repair for the 1990 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
- Midsize 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 1990 Ford Thunderbird for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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: Engine repair
Engine repair for your 1990 Ford Thunderbird: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your Thunderbird, have it ready for the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 3.8L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What we arrange
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Between shop visits
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
A short checklist
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Questions first?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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.
Similar cars available now
- Representative photo
Checking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Representative photoChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Want this exact car?
Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.