What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Ford Thunderbird?

EPA figures for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Ford Thunderbird?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Ford Thunderbird?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1986 Ford Thunderbird

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	18	494
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	24	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 8 Electrical System 7 Seat Belts 3

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.