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1997 Ford Thunderbird 2dr Cpe LX 4.6L

Luxury cloth bucket seats

Rear seat center armrest

Front lighted console-inc: rear ashtrays, armrest, storage bin, coin holder, dual easy-access cupholders

18 ounce cut-pile carpet

Tilt steering wheel

Performance analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer fuel/temp gauge, low fuel/low washer fluid/low coolant/door ajar indicators

Safety belt reminder chime

Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches

Pwr side windows w/illuminated switches

Remote pwr decklid release w/console switch

Speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature, indicator light

Manual air conditioning-inc: rotary controls

Rear seat heat ducts

Side window defoggers

Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers

Digital clock

Day/night rearview mirror

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

LH/RH footwell courtesy lights

Carpeted luggage compartment w/low liftover design, scuff plate

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

Clearcoat paint

Soft color-keyed front/rear bumpers

Black windshield/door/quarter window/backlight moldings

Lower body-side cladding w/integral body-color body-side molding

Aerodynamic halogen complex reflector headlamps/parking lamps w/clear lenses

Full width illuminated taillamps

Dual color-keyed electric remote-control mirrors

Solar tinted glass-inc: windshield, door, quarter window

Variable interval windshield wipers

Road abrasion protection

City 18/hwy 26 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)

City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)

3.8L SEFI V6 engine

Hydraulic engine mounts

Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)

4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

3.27 axle ratio

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

3.8L SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD) (REQ: 155A Preferred Equipment Pkg)

4.6L SEFI V8 ENGINE -inc: 72 amp/hr battery, speed-sensitive pwr steering (REQ: 157A Preferred Equipment Pkg)

LUXURY CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD)

LEATHER BUCKET SEATS -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob

FRONT FLOOR MATS

LUXURY/LIGHTING GROUP -inc: autolamp w/on/off headlamp delay, pwr antenna, dual illum visor vanity mirrors, elect semi-auto temp control air cond

PWR MOONROOF (REQ: 545 Luxury Group)

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM -inc: (2) remotes, illum entry system

REAR DECKLID SPOILER -inc: integral high-mounted stop lamp

NO COST REAR DECKLID SPOILER (REQ: ORLA, ATLA, SWST, LOSA, SANF Region) *DISCOUNT*

6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT

SPORT OPTION -inc: P225/60R16 touring BSW tires, 16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, revised spring rates/front lower arm bushings, larger rear stabilizer bar, larger front disc brake rotors, revised shock absorber valving, rear decklid spoiler (REQ: 157A Preferred Equipment Pkg)

LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL -inc: leather-wrapped shift knob

TRACTION ASSIST (REQ: 552 Anti-lock Brakes) (N/A w/45A Traction-Lok)

HIGH-LEVEL ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: premium sound system

PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: premium sound system

15" CHROME-PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/66S Sport Option)

GROUP 1 -inc: cast aluminum wheels, P215/70R15 BSW tires, elect rear window defroster

GROUP 2 -inc: pwr 6-way driver seat, illum entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob (REQ: 157A Preferred Equipment Pkg)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (REQ: 144 Keyless Entry)

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (N/A w/553 Traction Assist)

FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: cast aluminum wheels, P215/70R15 BSW tires, elect rear window defroster *GROSS*

155A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: 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 *GROSS*

157A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*

SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: ORLA, ATLA, SWST, LOSA, SANF Region) *DISCOUNT*

SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE -inc: no cost rear decklid spoiler

SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE (N/A w/13K Rear Decklid Spoiler, 66S Sport Option)

4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

NATIONAL REGION

ORLANDO, ATLANTA, SOUTHWEST, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO REGION

P215/70R15 SBR BSW TIRES

P225/60R16 SBR BSW TOURING TIRES (REQ: 66S Sport Option, 157A Preferred Equipment Pkg)

SOLID CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)

CRYSTAL WHITE TRI-COAT CLEARCOAT PAINT

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (LPO)

PRICED DORA

STANDARD EMISSIONS

HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS

CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS

CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions)

CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)

NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)

NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)

  Light Prairie Tan (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Arctic Green (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Arctic Green (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Arctic Green (CC/Met) -- Willow Green

  Laser Red Tinted (CC) -- Medium Graphite

  Laser Red Tinted (CC) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Light Denim Blue (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Light Denim Blue (CC/Met) -- Portofino Blue

  Moonlight Blue (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Moonlight Blue (CC/Met) -- Portofino Blue

  Pacific Green (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Pacific Green (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Pacific Green (CC/Met) -- Willow Green

  Alpine Green (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Alpine Green (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Alpine Green (CC/Met) -- Willow Green

  Silver Frost (CC/Met) -- Medium Graphite

  Silver Frost (CC/Met) -- Portofino Blue

  Black (CC) -- Medium Graphite

  Black (CC) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Vibrant White (CC) -- Medium Graphite

  Vibrant White (CC) -- Light Prairie Tan

  Vibrant White (CC) -- Willow Green

  Vibrant White (CC) -- Portofino Blue

  Crystal White Tri-Coat -- Medium Graphite

  Crystal White Tri-Coat -- Light Prairie Tan

  Crystal White Tri-Coat -- Willow Green

  Crystal White Tri-Coat -- Portofino Blue

Frontal Driver :

Frontal Passenger :

Side Driver :

Side Rear Passenger :

Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. # High likelihood of driver left thigh injury. & High likelihood of driver pelvic injury.

Warranty Note : New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -

Basic Years : 3

Basic Miles/km : 36,000

Basic Note : all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles

Corrosion Years : 5

Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited

Corrosion Note : perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.

Emissions Note : Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.

Roadside Assistance Note : Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.