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1980 Ford Thunderbird Base

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 TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.2L Windsor V8 (255 cu in)
Displacement4.2 L
Horsepower115 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed AOD automatic
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFour-link live axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated Discs
Rear Brake DiscDrums
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front195/75 R14
Tires Rear195/75 R14
Dimensions & Weight
Length200.4 in
Width74.1 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase108.4 in
Front Track58.1 in
Rear Track57 in
Ground Clearance4.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lbs

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

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 14, 1996 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1 injury
“WHILE GOING INTO A CURVE AT 50 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT SOON REGAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT DRIVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKES. TT”
Mar 22, 1995 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“DYNACRAFT SEMI METALIC BRAKE PAD MODEL MX152. CLAMP ON OUTSIDE ROTOR DISC SHEARED OFF SLID FORWARD RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT”
Feb 24, 1995 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“DEFECTIVE MARKET BRAKE PADS, DYNACRAFT CORP MANUFACTURED PADS MODEL MX 152. TT”

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.

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