Representative photoTowing for a 1992 Ford Thunderbird
Towing for the 1992 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 13.8 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 1992 Ford Thunderbird for towing
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1992 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| 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$3,350 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,586 | $4,062 | $4,830 |
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 1992 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 184 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (45), service brakes (38) and engine and engine cooling (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V275000 | 1999-10-12 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS, IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OUT FOR VARIOUS INTERVALS AND WHICH MAY BE PRECEDED BY FLICKERING OR BLINKING AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. |
| 97V159000 | 1997-09-22 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... |
| 96V071000 | 1996-04-25 | electrical system:ignition | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 1992 Ford Thunderbird
Need a tow for your 1992 Ford Thunderbird? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
About your Thunderbird
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The engine is the 3.8L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
The steps
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Between shop visits
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
When you know your dates
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
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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