Trim Report

Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast1996

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$6,750
$7K–$15K
3 listings41,667 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

1996 Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast

Location data for all 1996 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 1996 Ford Thunderbird trims

High Concern

The 1996 Ford Thunderbird's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 276 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
276
Complaints
15
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
96V0070001996-16-01
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE BLOWER COULD (1) STICK ON "HIGH;" (2) OPERATE ERRATICALLY WITH BLOWER OUTPUT VARYING BETWEEN NO BLOWER AND MAXIMUM BLOWER; OR (3) NOT OPERATE AT ALL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE.

BLOWER MALFUNCTIONS LIMITING OR STOPPING OUTPUT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Ford Thunderbird has accumulated 276 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling59
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic47
03Power Train21
04Visibility18
05Tires13
276 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Ford Thunderbird trims

18–19mpg combined
·
15-17city
·
23-24hwy
·
$3,250-$3,400/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 1996 Ford Thunderbird ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Pacific Coast Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast

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

with 4 listings tracked, the Pacific Coast sits in a specific spot in the 1996 Ford Thunderbird lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Ford Thunderbird Pacific Coast?

The Pacific Coast shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Thunderbird trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine and engine cooling issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 1996 model page has the details.

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

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

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