Two-Door Coupe · 4.2-liter (255 cu in) V8

1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau, 4.2-liter (255 cu in) V8, Automatic Overdrive


Ford's 1982 brochure supports the Thunderbird Town Landau with the 4.2-liter (255 cu in) V8 and Automatic Overdrive.

1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau, front three-quarter view
Exact-model-year Town Landau reference photograph; trim and powertrain details may differ from this exact configuration. ·

Photo: “1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau fL.jpg” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Thunderbird Town Landau
Body style
Two-Door Coupe
Engine
4.2-liter (255 cu in) V8
Transmission
Automatic Overdrive

The 3.3-liter six and SelectShift were standard. The new 3.8-liter V6 could use SelectShift or Automatic Overdrive; the optional 4.2-liter V8 included Automatic Overdrive.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau, 4.2-liter (255 cu in) V8, Automatic Overdrive. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
5
Factory intervals
4
Fitment-scoped
5
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 3.3L inline-six, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8 · United States · Ford's 1982 Thunderbird brochure publishes this scheduled-maintenance table for the complete advertised engine range.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km · Normal service.

    Source: Ford Division — 1982 Thunderbird brochure · Scheduled Maintenance table, brochure pages 12–13 · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 3.3L inline-six, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8 · United States · Ford's 1982 Thunderbird brochure publishes this scheduled-maintenance table for the complete advertised engine range.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal service.

    Source: Ford Division — 1982 Thunderbird brochure · Scheduled Maintenance table, brochure pages 12–13 · checked

  • Engine air-filter element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 3.3L inline-six, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8 · United States · Ford's 1982 Thunderbird brochure publishes this scheduled-maintenance table for the complete advertised engine range.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal service.

    Source: Ford Division — 1982 Thunderbird brochure · Scheduled Maintenance table, brochure pages 12–13 · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 3.3L inline-six, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8 · United States · Ford's 1982 Thunderbird brochure publishes this scheduled-maintenance table for the complete advertised engine range.

    Published interval: 52,500 mi / 84,500 km / 36 months · Replace every 52,500 miles or 3 years.

    Source: Ford Division — 1982 Thunderbird brochure · Scheduled Maintenance table, brochure pages 12–13 · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish a service interval.

    Baldwin B2

    Baldwin B2

    Applies to: 1982 · United States · Confirm the installed engine and filter housing before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Ford 1982 — Thunderbird application, printed catalog page 267, Lube column · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. Ford Division — 1982 Thunderbird brochure

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