Trim Report

Ford Thunderbird LX1997

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$3,649
$4K–$7K
3 listings91,667 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

1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Thunderbird LX

Location data for all 1997 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 1997 Ford Thunderbird trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 196 complaints for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
196
Complaints
11
Crashes
5
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 196 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling51
02Tires18
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
04Power Train16
05Suspension12
196 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Ford Thunderbird trims

18–19mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
23-24hwy
·
$3,250-$3,400/yr

The 1997 Ford Thunderbird delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 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)

LX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX

How does the LX compare to other Ford Thunderbird trims?

Every Ford Thunderbird trim targets a different buyer. The 1997 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX?

The LX 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. The 1997 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Thunderbird LX?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Thunderbird LX year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Thunderbird overview compares all years side by side.

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