1975 Ford Thunderbird Base
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- Photo: 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Bordeaux Starfire Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Ford Thunderbird Side by Thunderbird73, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop in Dark Brown Iridescent, Rear Right, 05-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Bordeaux Starfire Metallic, dashboard by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 Ford Thunderbird Base is a 220-hp 7.5-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,701 MSRP.
It makes 220 horsepower.
The Thunderbird measures 225.0 inches long on a 120.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,701 ($46,521 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 7.5L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 7.5 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 225 in |
| Width | 79.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1975 Ford Thunderbird Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1975 Ford THUNDERBIRD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Apr 23, 1975 · SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA campaign 75V065000
Mar 4, 1975 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA campaign 75V043000
Mar 4, 1975 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA campaign 75V042000
Aug 13, 1974 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA campaign 74V126000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1975 FORD THUNDERBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.