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Free Ford Thunderbird VIN Decoder

Decode your Ford Thunderbird VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 20 variants (1957–2005). No registration.

1957–2005 20 variants Petrol
Ford Thunderbird
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Ford Thunderbird specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Thunderbird variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 4.0 L 279 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.0L 5AT V6 (256 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 4.0 L 252 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (233 HP) 1989–1997 Petrol 3.8 L 231 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
4.6L V6 4AT RWD (208 HP) 1989–1997 Petrol 4.6 L 205 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP) 1989–1997 Petrol 3.8 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (142 HP) 1989–1997 Petrol 3.8 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
3.8 (213 HP) 1983–1988 Petrol 3.8 L 211 bhp RWD
2.3L 5MT (190 HP) 1983–1988 Petrol 2.3 L 187 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
3.8 (142 HP) 1983–1988 Petrol 3.8 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD
5.7L V8 3AT (153 HP) 1977–1979 Petrol 5.7 L 152 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) 1977–1979 Petrol 5.7 L 135 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) 1977–1979 Petrol 4.9 L 133 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
7 1972–1976 Petrol 7.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD
7.5 1972–1976 Petrol 7.5 L RWD
6.4L V8 3AT (320 HP) 1966 Petrol 6.4 L 316 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
6.4 1965 Petrol 6.4 L RWD
6.4L V8 3AT (309 HP) 1961 Petrol 6.4 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
5.8 1960 Petrol 5.8 L MANUAL RWD
3.9 1957 Petrol 3.9 L 130 bhp MANUAL RWD
5.1 1957 Petrol 5.1 L MANUAL RWD

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Ford Thunderbird VIN FAQ

What does a Ford Thunderbird VIN tell you?+
A Ford Thunderbird VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Ford Thunderbird?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Ford Thunderbird made?+
Our database covers the Ford Thunderbird for model years 1957–2005, across 20 variants.
Is the Ford Thunderbird VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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