Ford Thunderbird towing capacity by year

The Ford Thunderbird has tow data across 8 model years, from 1991 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Ford Thunderbird carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1997 model year at 2,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Thunderbird page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Recent Ford Thunderbird years (1998–2002)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford Thunderbird years (1991–1997)

Earlier model years for the Ford Thunderbird, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.