1988 Ford Thunderbird MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird.

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Ford Thunderbird?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird is $3,325.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1988 Ford Thunderbird to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,125 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1988 Ford Thunderbird will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1988 Ford Thunderbird model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

Disclaimer

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