1987 Ford Thunderbird

$15,499
from
2
listings
$15K–$16K
price range
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Low$15,499
High$15,500
From$15,499
Avg Mileage75,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 2 active dealer listings as of

1987 Ford Thunderbird Trims

All Trims Combined
From$15,499
$15K–$16K
2 listings75,000 avg miles
50th Anniversary
From$11,965
6 listings|$12K–$23K
LX
From$2,500
9 listings|$3K–$15K
Super
From$13,995
8 listings|$14K–$25K

1987 Ford Thunderbird Pricing

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Ford Thunderbird Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 68 complaints, the 1987 Ford Thunderbird rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
68
Complaints
4
Crashes
18
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 68 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System23
02Seat Belts15
03Vehicle Speed Control6
04Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
05Fuel System, Gasoline4
68 total across 1 model years (1987–1987)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined
·
16-17city
·
22-24hwy
·
$2,300-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1987 Ford Thunderbird

29States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1987.

Buying a 1987 Ford Thunderbird?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1987 Ford Thunderbird a good car to buy?

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1987 Ford Thunderbird?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird, based on 68 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1987 compare to other Ford Thunderbird years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Ford Thunderbird model years. Visit the Ford Thunderbird buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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