1989 Ford Thunderbird Maintenance Schedule

You want your Ford Thunderbird to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Thunderbird could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Thunderbird maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1989 Ford Thunderbird!

Ford knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Thunderbird perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1989 Ford Thunderbird problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1989 Ford Thunderbird and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Thunderbird’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 1989 Ford Thunderbird be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Ford Thunderbird battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Ford Thunderbird won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 1989 Ford Thunderbird's engine run smoother. To learn how often Ford recommends you have the oil changed in your 1989 Thunderbird, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1989 Ford Thunderbird.

Maintaining your Ford Thunderbird steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide Ford Thunderbird steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Ford Thunderbird's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Ford Thunderbird services, you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your Ford Thunderbird engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford Thunderbird? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1989 Ford Thunderbird maintenance and repairs.

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