Ford Thunderbird (2002 - 2005) Midsize | Compact

Ford Thunderbird (2002 - 2005) Midsize | Compact 

DESCRIPTION

After being on hiatus for several years, Ford introduced a new Thunderbird for 2002. Returning to the original formula for the Thunderbird, the latest version had a two-seat coupe/convertible layout like the first-generation Thunderbird and retrofuturistic styling to match.

USER REVIEWS

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[May 10, 2003]
WhydidIbuythisthing

Strength:

None what so ever

Weakness:

NO features for 40,000.00. They couldn't even fit in a locking gas cap. The visor are recycled for a 60's beetle but they were probably better. See why doesn't have dimming mirrors, you can't see out of them anyway. Power seats good fancy ones, they only go backwards and forward (wow). Radio can't say so noisy you wouldn't know if good or not. Drinks gas like crazy and the tiny motor requires prem for some reason. The dealers should love it for future repairs. Values are dropping like a rock in water. Since they can't seem to rid the market of 02 and here comes the 04's.

This car has been nothing but an expensive waste of money. It has less features then many base asian make car. Will probably get run over in the darn thing since you can see out of it what so ever unless the less the top is down. That top is stupidest design feature have ever seen. What do you do with a 100lb shell on a cart in the garage. Its just in the way. Only reason some must like it is cause people come up to talk. Well if they want a ear full just ask. Found can't do a thing with it except drive around, it has no room whatsoever.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[May 10, 2003]
fatj101
Model Reviewed: LX

Strength:

The v-8 and all the power options avaliable.

Weakness:

automatic

This car is great with its 5.0 liter V-8. The car really gets out and Flys with little ease.

Similar Products Used:

Frod Taurs, Ford Ranger, 1978 Jeep Wagoneer, 1979 Ford F-250

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 04, 2003]
Sue
Model Reviewed: T-Bird

Strength:

Very comfortable and original styling. Is mysterious, though, when power is in question, of it's possibilities.

Weakness:

Low gas milage & too weighty. (3800 lbs, or approx. 2 tons, ouch).

Love the handling on turns. You can feel the raw (Stock) power of this car. It is a perfect balance of luxury as well as power. Not awsome at racing but perfect for getting ahead in traffic. This car strolls like a king down the pavement & turns corners well as much as it does heads.

Similar Products Used:

1987 5.0 LX Mustang

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 30, 2003]
soap1961
Model Reviewed: ford thunderbird

Strength:

Its looks. Its performance.

Weakness:

no ashtray

Very Happy. I have a 98 Mustang Coupe. Every one at work seemed to be getting new cars. I stoped and looked at new Mustangs. I then saw the Couger. I then saw the Thunderbird. I liked the Yellow very much. Not many cars can pull off yellow but the bird does. When I went back no yellow. I bought RED. It is great looking. Classic styling. Even the guy at the toll booth said " Nice Car "

Similar Products Used:

mustang

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 24, 2003]
Tbirdlover
Model Reviewed: Thunderbird

Strength:

EVERYTHINH IN A LUXORY SPORTS CAR IS AVAILABLE AS ADDONS. Powerful engine,HUGS THE ROAD LIKE A Dream, cant find another car that i would want more then a thunderbird. they are americas sports and dream car and always will be

Weakness:

GAS HOG, even the v6 gets 16-26mpg and the v8 gets 14-24mpg not much difference. Also gasket heads often go around 100k as well as the trans. Better buy bendix performance breaks or else this car eats brakes as fast as it blows by competition. the goods outway the negs by 5-1 in my opinion

This was my first car at 15 1/2 yrs old and I'm now 20. I love everything about this car. Its a sport suspension and independant suspension in the rear. How ever it is the v6 3.8L and has had gasket heads replaced at 121k which isnt bad considering the miles. Only minor problems not really worth mentioning or only replaced once during the 4.5 yrs I owned this car. THIS IS MORE POWERFUL THEN SITES SAY. I have raced 3000gt's eclipse turbos suburo (pardon the SP) WRX supposedly having a 225 hp with a turbo in the rain on the interstate and we stayed head to head. So u do the math this car produces about 232HP and the v8 produces 310 while the SC produces 390+ hp I recently bought a 97 tbird and thunderbirds i feel are the best cars on the road today. has alot of options available yet parts are pricey.

Similar Products Used:

97tbird (just bought), driven grand ams for tests as well as eclipses and others nothing compares to this thrill ride

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 03, 2003]
ROGER PUIGGROS
Model Reviewed: Thunderbird LX

Strength:

IT'S ALL GOOD, ALLLLLLLLL GOOD

Weakness:

LITTLE WEAK ON THE TURNS

BEST CAR I'VE HAD TO DATE, LOOKS GOOD,RUNS GOOD AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED. READY TO BUY ANOTHER ONE AND RESTORE AS MANY AS I CAN. AS AN EX-FORD MOTOR CO EMPLOYEE 1996-80 I WAS IN LOVE WITH THE BIRDS SINCE I SAW THE FIRST ONE.

Similar Products Used:

NONE

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 02, 2003]
dan miller
Model Reviewed: thunderbird 4.6L V8

Strength:

so fast and so stock, easy to upgrade airintake, burns tires, low profile, sounds so nice, i get 24.6 mpg

Weakness:

4-speed transmission, hurts tires though

a great car that i love, wish it were turbo though

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taurus 3.8L

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 02, 2003]
daniel ehlers
Model Reviewed: thunderbird 4.6L v8

Strength:

the easiest car to upgrade airintake, a long lasting vehical, the engine is great, burns tires so easily, can keep up with most camaros in my experience

Weakness:

hurts tires, 4-speed, turning hurts

the thunderbird is a great car that is overlooked much to often.

Similar Products Used:

mustang gt

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 19, 2003]
Beverly Hawkins

Strength:

I love having the hard top and the soft top as well. I like also how I can change gears or let it manually change whenever I want. It handles well in curves and straights, when I want to go I just mash the peddle to the metal. I rides like a much larger car. The Dual Climite Control it nice also. The trunk space is larger than expected also.

Weakness:

Short over head when getting in the car.

I was just driving by a Ford dealership. I caught a glimps of something cute and red. I ask my husband to turn around I wanted to see what kind of car it was. It was the prettiest car that I had ever saw. I loved the 2 tone red and black interior. Steering wheel and red gear shifter. We has a cobra on order I talked him into calling Jackie Jones Ford and cancel the order and change it to a bright red Thunderbird. Which I love it, and I think he's glad that he went along with me.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 29, 2002]
96tbirdman
Model Reviewed: Ford Thunderbird LX

Strength:

Sound of it with flowmaster exhaust, looks great, very comfortable, fast and quick, smooth yet sporty to drive, looks great in a bra!!

Weakness:

cup holders, they suck since the are located inside the center consel, not available in manual transmission

I love this car. It is my other girlfriend! It is the LX V-8 model with leather and all the toys. This car is great, it is very quick and fast, very comfortable, smooth, sounds great with flowmaster exhaust, beats most imports out there. This car looks so good when waxed up. I get nothing but complements and stares. Makes friends jelous. All around awsume car!!! Hope to keep mine for a long time, have many modifications in mind!!

Similar Products Used:

1986 Camaro 5-speed 1990 Eagle Talon 1996 Grand Prix GT 1989 Chevy Blazer K-5 1988 Ford Bronco II None compare

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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