Trim Report

Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast1989

Includes:TBIRD|Pacific Coast
$10,999
Starting From
4
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $10,999
Max $34,000
From $10,999
(27d ago)

Pacific Coast 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 Pacific Coast Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast

Location data for all 1989 Ford Thunderbird trims combined

33States

California has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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)

Pacific Coast Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1989 Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast

How does the Pacific Coast compare to other Ford Thunderbird trims?

The Pacific Coast occupies a distinct position in the Ford Thunderbird range. See how it stacks up on the 1989 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast?

Maintenance costs for the Pacific Coast align with the broader Ford Thunderbird ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 1989 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is vehicle speed control. Check the 1989 Ford Thunderbird page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast?

For the Pacific Coast, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Thunderbird buyer's guide.

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