The interior changes included a different dash, front airbags, center console and seats, along with a 145 mph speedometer ( easily retrofitted to the early model instrument cluster). The interior received driver and passenger side air bags, eliminating the automatic gliding shoulder belts. The ABS unit had already changed to a different style in the ʼ93 model year. AOD) the manual transmission received slightly different ratios. The automatic transmission became “electronic” ( 4R70W vs. Numerous electronic components and sensors were changed, the EEC was updated, and the injectors were raised to 36# vs. The rods were improved, the heads were modified slightly, and the crank was altered. The late model cars received many tweaks by the 3.8L Engineers. the early model cars, besides the obvious exterior and interior changes? What are the hidden differences between the ʻ94/95 SCs vs. The major years of the SC represent two basic versions: 1989 ~ 19 ~ 1995. This body style, known as ʻMN12ʼ, ran thru 1997, with the SC ending in 1995. Performance fans had a particularly tempting choice: a supercharged, intercooled variant of the V6 that pumped out 210 horsepower in the Super Coupe (SC), which featured dual exhaust, 16-inch tires w/aluminum wheels, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes standard. Base and LX editions had a 3.8-liter V6 and 4-speed overdrive automatic. Mercury's Cougar is similar, but with different appearance touches. Also new at that time was a fully independent rear suspension.
The Ford Thunderbird was restyled in 1989 and became slimmer in overall dimensions with a wheelbase nine inches longer than the previous model. Note that not all SCs came from the factory with similar equipment, features and options. It is not meant to provide general used car buying assistance and it assumes that a rookie SC buyer has basic automotive knowledge. This guide, v4.0, is for the buyer that may not be familiar with the 1989 ~ '95 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe & 1989 ~ '90 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and is looking for hints and tips as to any particular items that may be wise to note when considering purchase.
The High Mileage SC - Just a heads up on what to expect if you're thinking about owning one.Decisions, Decisions - Tips on what to do with what you've learned and how to proceed.Test Drive - What to pay attention to when going for test drive in an SC.Start Me Up - Assuming the car starts, these are some of the things you should be aware of.Seller Said - What feedback you might get and what you might hope for.Inside - Things to be aware of inside the car.Engine Bay - What to look for under the hood.In Person - First inspection impressions.Introduction - Background info and SC history.
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