Trim Report

Ford Thunderbird LX1989

Includes:TBIRD|LX
$3,649
Starting From
8
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $3,649
Max $15,099
From $3,649
(27d ago)

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$24,500
$25K–$25K
2 listings25,000 avg miles
LX
From$3,649
8 listings|$4K–$15K
Pacific Coast
From$10,999
4 listings|$11K–$34K
Super
From$13,999
4 listings|$14K–$25K

1989 Ford Thunderbird LX Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Thunderbird LX

Location data for all 1989 Ford Thunderbird trims combined

33States

11% of the market sits in California, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Ford Thunderbird Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1989 Ford Thunderbird trims

Elevated

The 1989 Ford Thunderbird's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 135 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
135
Complaints
15
Crashes
25
Fires
Recall Findings
89V0810001989-19-05
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.

THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

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89V0800001989-19-05
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.

THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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88V1650001988-18-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.

FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Ford Thunderbird has accumulated 135 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with vehicle speed control leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Vehicle Speed Control24
02Electrical System24
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic21
04Seat Belts18
05Engine And Engine Cooling13
135 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1989 Ford Thunderbird trims

17–20mpg combined
·
15-17city
·
21-25hwy
·
$3,100-$4,450/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird ranges from 17 to 20 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$4,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

1989 Ford Thunderbird LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Ford Thunderbird trims?

with 8 listings tracked, the LX sits in a specific spot in the 1989 Ford Thunderbird lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Ford Thunderbird LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1989 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Thunderbird LX?

The best model year for the Ford Thunderbird LX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Thunderbird overview.

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