Taillight Swapping
by Jim Granitzki
 
The 1989-1997 Thunderbird taillights were made in four different versions. So the next time you get into a minor collision, or are deciding to change to a different style light, this is the article to read. The lights will only directly swap with the years described, otherwise you will have to change trunk lids. It would also be a good idea to swap corner lights at the same time so everything matches.

  1. 1989 - 1991 LX and Base Model
    These tails are vertically flat. They also have a black line across the bottom. These will swap with 1989 - 1991 SC taillights.


  2. 1989 - 1991 SC
    These tails are flat and are completely red. They will swap with the 1989 - 1991 LX and Base Model taillights.


  3. 1992 - 1995 LX and Base Model
    These lights have a round profile and the black strip at the bottom. They will swap with 1992 - 1995 SC and 1996 - 1997 LX taillights.


  4. 1992 - 1995 SC and 1996 - 1997 LX
    This final style is rounded and is complete red. It is interchangeable with the 1992 - 1995 LX and Base Model taillights.


 
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