Ford Thunderbird Specs, MPG & Trims by Year
EPA fuel-economy and specification data for the Ford Thunderbird, model years 1984–1997, 2002–2005. The latest model year is shown first below.
Latest model year: 2005
- Body class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 3.9 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Configurations
- 2
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550
View the full 2005 Ford Thunderbird specs, MPG and trims
Across all 18 model years, EPA combined ratings span 16–21 MPG.
All model years
| Year | Body class | Combined | Configurations | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Two Seaters | 18 MPG | 2 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | Two Seaters | 18 MPG | 2 | $4,550 |
| 2003 | Two Seaters | 18 MPG | 2 | $4,550 |
| 2002 | Two Seaters | 17 MPG | 1 | $4,850 |
| 1997 | Midsize Cars | 18–19 MPG | 2 | $3,550–$3,700 |
| 1996 | Midsize Cars | 18–19 MPG | 2 | $3,550–$3,700 |
| 1995 | Midsize Cars | 18–19 MPG | 4 | $3,550–$4,550 |
| 1994 | Midsize Cars | 18–19 MPG | 4 | $3,550–$4,550 |
| 1993 | Midsize Cars | 17–20 MPG | 4 | $3,350–$4,850 |
| 1992 | Midsize Cars | 17–20 MPG | 4 | $3,350–$4,850 |
| 1991 | Midsize Cars | 18–20 MPG | 4 | $3,350–$4,550 |
| 1990 | Midsize Cars | 18–20 MPG | 3 | $3,350–$4,550 |
| 1989 | Midsize Cars | 17–20 MPG | 3 | $3,350–$4,850 |
| 1988 | Compact Cars | 17–21 MPG | 4 | $3,200–$3,950 |
| 1987 | Compact Cars | 18–19 MPG | 4 | $3,550–$3,700 |
| 1986 | Compact Cars | 18–20 MPG | 5 | $3,350–$3,700 |
| 1985 | Compact Cars | 17–19 MPG | 7 | $3,550–$3,950 |
| 1984 | Compact Cars | 16–19 MPG | 9 | $3,550–$4,200 |