1980 Ford Thunderbird Base
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- Photo: Thunderbird 1980 by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbird by JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbid (37142983790)-cropped by Matthias v.d. Elbe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Thunderbird 1980 by Soernieins, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Thunderbird1980interior by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Ford Thunderbird Base is a 115-hp 4.2-liter V8 with a 4-speed aod automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 115 horsepower.
The Thunderbird measures 200.4 inches long on a 108.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,166 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L Windsor V8 (255 cu in) |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed AOD automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link live axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 195/75 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/75 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 57 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Ford THUNDERBIRD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 6, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
NHTSA campaign 08E019000
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
Dec 18, 1979 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V262000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1980 Ford THUNDERBIRD
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Ford THUNDERBIRD (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.