2004 Ford Models
- Crown Victoria
- E150 Club Wagon
- E150 Econoline 2WD
- E250 Econoline 2WD
- Escape 2WD
- Escape 4WD
- Expedition 2WD
- Expedition 4WD
- Explorer 2WD
- Explorer 4WD
- Explorer FFV 2WD
- Explorer FFV 4WD
- Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV
- Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV
- F150 Natural GAS
- F150 Pickup 2WD
- F150 Pickup 4WD
- Focus
- Focus Station Wagon
- Freestar Cargo Van FWD
- Freestar Wagon FWD
- Mustang
- Ranger Pickup 2WD
- Ranger Pickup 4WD
- Taurus
- Taurus Wagon
- Thunderbird
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Thunderbird gets up to 23 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- City
- 17 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
8Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Thunderbird gets up to 30.40 MPG on the highway, 19.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 30.40 MPG
- Combined
- 23.02 MPG
- City
- 19.20 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Rear Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (2 Door):
52 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (2 Door):
8 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Thunderbird gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- City
- 17 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
8Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Thunderbird gets up to 31.30 MPG on the highway, 19.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31.30 MPG
- Combined
- 23.24 MPG
- City
- 19.20 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Rear Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (2 Door):
52 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (2 Door):
8 Cubic FeetComparisions
2004 Two Seaters
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the two seaters class in 2004 goes to the Honda Insight with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 63 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 425% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lamborghini L 140 / 141 Gallardo.
- Honda Insight
- 63 MPG (Manual - 1.0L - 3 Cylinder)
- Toyota MR2
- 29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Mazda MX 5 Miata
- 25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Porsche Boxster S
- 21 MPG (Manual - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Acura NSX
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Ford Thunderbird
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.9L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz SLK32 AMG
- 19 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Porsche Carrera GT
- 12 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 10 Cylinder)
- Ferrari Ferrari 575 M Maranello
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
- Lamborghini L 140 / 141 Gallardo
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
