Trim Report

Ford Thunderbird Super1990

Includes:TBIRD|Super
$13,999
Starting From
4
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

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

Min $13,999
Max $24,500
From $13,999
(27d ago)

Super Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,995
$6K–$14K
2 listings75,000 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

1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Thunderbird Super

Location data for all 1990 Ford Thunderbird trims combined

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Ford Thunderbird Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1990 Ford Thunderbird trims

High Concern

With 3 recalls and 167 complaints, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
167
Complaints
9
Crashes
19
Fires
Recall Findings
96V0710001996-25-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

View at NHTSA
91V0760001991-06-05
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.

CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

View at NHTSA
90V0260001990-12-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.

CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1990 Ford Thunderbird's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 167 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System34
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic33
03Seat Belts26
04Vehicle Speed Control14
05Engine And Engine Cooling11
167 total across 1 model years (1990–1990)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1990 Ford Thunderbird trims

18–20mpg combined
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15-17city
·
21-24hwy
·
$3,100-$4,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 1990 Ford Thunderbird ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined across 3 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
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$4,200/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

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

Super Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super

How does the Super compare to other Ford Thunderbird trims?

The Super occupies a distinct position in the Ford Thunderbird range. See how it stacks up on the 1990 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super?

Maintenance costs for the Super align with the broader Ford Thunderbird ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 1990 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system. Check the 1990 Ford Thunderbird page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Thunderbird Super?

For the Super, 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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