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1996 Ford Thunderbird VIN decoder

Decode any 1996 Ford Thunderbird VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1996 Ford Thunderbird VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1FA. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, H here. The factory records place assembly at Lorain, United States (USA). 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline and 4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1996 Ford Thunderbird VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1996 Ford Thunderbird trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon2-doorLorain, United States (USA)73
LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon2-doorLorain, United States (USA)27

Sample 1996 Ford Thunderbird VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
1FALP6240TH131517LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6240TH185576LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6241TH130361LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6241TH146947LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6241TH154028LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6241TH165840LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6242TH102469LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6242TH145970LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6242TH159366LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6243TH135867LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6243TH146318LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6243TH158338LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6244TH118429LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6244TH163273LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6245TH106788LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6245TH128614LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6245TH140620LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6246TH160357LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6247TH139422LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6247TH141543LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6248TH116814LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6248TH120488LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6248TH122547LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6248TH134956LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP6248TH148419LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP624XTH131556LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP624XTH150933LX3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W0TH142986LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W0TH160002LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W0TH162431LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W0TH165216LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W0TH175079LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W1TH100391LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W1TH145671LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W1TH162826LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W1TH181506LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH114767LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH114817LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH116695LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH147087LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH163466LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W2TH166268LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH133490LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH135238LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH144523LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH150001LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH152430LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH167624LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH173858LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)
1FALP62W3TH179529LX4.6L · 8-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonLorain, United States (USA)

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

1FALP6240TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6241TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6242TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6243TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6244TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6245TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6246TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6247TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6248TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP624XTH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.8
Engine Hp
145.00
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3801.798848
Displacement CI
232
Engine
3.8L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
108.126500
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP62W0TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.6
Engine Hp
190
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4604.764984
Displacement CI
281
Engine
4.6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
141.6830
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP62W1TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.6
Engine Hp
190
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4604.764984
Displacement CI
281
Engine
4.6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
141.6830
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP62W2TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.6
Engine Hp
190
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4604.764984
Displacement CI
281
Engine
4.6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
141.6830
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP62W3TH - LX
Trim
LX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.6
Engine Hp
190
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Lorain
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4604.764984
Displacement CI
281
Engine
4.6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
141.6830
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: BA
Other Engine Info
Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
Plant State
OHIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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