1997 Ford Thunderbird Models & Specs

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LX Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 3.8L SEFI V6 engine - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 18 gal.
  • Torque: 215 ft. lbs. - 280 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 145 hp. - 205 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 18/26
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.1 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3506 lbs.
  • Tires: P215/70R15 - P225/60R16
  • Front Head Room: 38.1"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.5"
  • Wheelbase: 113.0"
  • Length: 200.3"
  • Width: 73.2"
  • Height: 52.5"

Interior Features

  • Luxury cloth bucket seats
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Performance analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer fuel/temp gauge, low fuel/low washer fluid/low coolant/door ajar indicators
  • Front lighted console-inc: rear ashtrays, armrest, storage bin, coin holder, dual easy-access cupholders
  • Remote pwr decklid release w/console switch
  • Luxury level door trim w/courtesy reflectors, cloth inserts, stowage bins
  • Dual visor mirrors (LH covered)
  • Lights-inc: map, dome, luggage compartment, ashtray, glove box
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • 18 ounce cut-pile carpet
  • Carpeted luggage compartment w/low liftover design, scuff plate
  • Pwr side windows w/illuminated switches
  • Side window defoggers
  • Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches
  • Digital clock
  • Manual air conditioning-inc: rotary controls
  • Safety belt reminder chime
  • Speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature, indicator light
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers
  • LH/RH footwell courtesy lights

Exterior Features

  • Soft color-keyed front/rear bumpers
  • Dual color-keyed electric remote-control mirrors
  • Lower body-side cladding w/integral body-color body-side molding
  • Clearcoat paint
  • Solar tinted glass-inc: windshield, door, quarter window
  • Variable interval windshield wipers
  • Black windshield/door/quarter window/backlight moldings
  • Aerodynamic halogen complex reflector headlamps/parking lamps w/clear lenses
  • Full width illuminated taillamps
  • Road abrasion protection

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Front/rear outboard 3-point active restraint system w/rear center lap belt
  • 5 MPH front/rear impact protection bumpers
  • Dual note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 3.8L SEFI V6 engine
  • Hydraulic engine mounts
  • Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
  • 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
  • 130 amp alternator
  • Long spindle short long arm front suspension w/stabilizer bar, variable rate springs, lower control arm, tension strut
  • Independent rear suspension attached to isolated sub-frame w/stabilizer bar, variable rate springs
  • P205/70R15 all-season SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • T125/90R15 BSW mini-spare tire
  • Styled bolt-on wheel covers {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Pwr steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Foot operated parking brake
  • 18.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap
  • Axle Ratio: 3.27 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Preferred Equipment Pkg

Preferred equipment pkg ($380)

  • Cast aluminum wheels
  • P215/70R15 BSW tires
  • Elect rear window defroster

Preferred equipment pkg ($1,970)

  • Cast aluminum wheels
  • P215/70R15 BSW tires
  • Elect rear window defroster
  • Pwr 6-way driver seat
  • Illum entry
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • 4.6L SEFI V8 engine
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