Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1996 Ford Thunderbird
Wheel alignment for the 1996 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
- 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 1996 Ford Thunderbird for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1996 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $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 1996 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists 2 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 233 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (68), service brakes (55) and power train (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V070000 | 1996-04-22 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." |
| 96V007000 | 1996-01-16 | equipment:appliance:air conditioner | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE BLOWER COULD (1) STICK ON "HIGH;" (2) OPERATE ERRATICALLY WITH BLOWER OUTPUT VARYING BETWEEN NO BLOWER AND MAXIMUM BLOWER; OR (3) NOT OPERATE AT ALL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
Wheel alignment for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
About your Thunderbird
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.8L 6-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 3.8L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. 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.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Over to you
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request wheel alignment
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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