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Two-door coupe · 2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, 2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four, 5-speed manual overdrive

Ford's 1988 Thunderbird factory matrix identifies the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with the 2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four and 5-speed manual overdrive.

1988 Ford Thunderbird — exterior view
Exact 1988 Thunderbird reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Body style
Two-door coupe
Engine
2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four
Transmission
5-speed manual 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 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, 2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four, 5-speed manual overdrive. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
1
Factory intervals
0
Fitment-scoped
1
Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • 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 B233

    Baldwin B233

    Applies to: 1988 · 2.3L intercooled turbocharged EFI inline-four · United States · Confirm the installed engine and filter housing before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Ford 1988 — Thunderbird application, printed catalog page 261, Lube column · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. Ford Motor Company — 1988 Thunderbird factory sales brochure (Ford Heritage Vault AR-96-212010.3021)

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