Overview & Reviews

New this year are 50th anniversary exterior badges, newly styled aluminum applique trim on the doors and center stack, new map pockets on the seat backs and a handful of color changes.

• Silky-smooth V8, cool retro styling, relaxed yet capable handling, available hardtop.

• Minimal trunk space, lackluster interior design, no manual transmission offered.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Thunderbird - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By R. Bryant - November 15 - 1:00 am

  I have enjoyed driving this vehicle. The take off from a standstill isnt quite as good as I think it should be. The passenger side isnt quite as comfortable as the drivers side is. The only real complaint I have is the top leaked and it took several trips to the shop to remedy the problem. If you arent a real big person and you like people to notice your car, this is the car for you. Its a fun car to drive. I plan on keeping mine a long time.

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  I LOVE THIS CAR - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By LUV MY BIRD - November 10 - 6:51 am

  Ive owned my T-Bird for 2 years and it just turned 3000 miles on the odometer (yes, I only drive it on Sundays). I selected the Granite Gray color right off the show room floor and it is indeed a very seductive car. No matter where I go with the top up or down it turns heads and people stop to ask about it. With the hardtop installed and opera windows gleaming it looks ready for a night driving down Broadway Avenue. The smooth V-8 engine coupled with the 5 speed auto transmission runs like a sewing machine. Reliability has been very good with only a minor glitch associated with rear wheel rpm sensor that affected traction control. I intend on owning this vehicle for a very long time.

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  Excellent Roadster - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By Ted - September 27 - 12:36 pm

  I purchased my 05 T-Bird in April of 2005. This is the first convertible I have owned. I love driving this car. It is extremely quiet with the top up. With the top down there is almost no wind buffeting. There are several roadsters on the road but by far the T-Bird turns more heads and draws more stares. You have to drive it to really understand what a nice car this is.

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  Manly - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By 2004 Thunderbird - September 23 - 10:58 pm

  Very few things about this car that I do not find exciting. Will turn many heads, and Im sure will be a sought after vehicle as time goes by.

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  Modern Retro - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By Roy - September 13 - 11:16 pm

  It looks good. It handles well. It has the latest engine technology, yet its styling harkens back to the 50s. As a kid I thought the 55-57 T-birds were the best looking cars on the road. Now I have the best looking car on the road. Ford claims that the top can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds. They are wrong - It only takes 6.5 seconds to raise or lower the top. And, the single central handle latching mechanism is fantastic.

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  Best ownership experience of a lifetime - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By Tbirdman - August 28 - 1:58 am

  Ive been a car lover my entire life. Ive owned Mercedes, Lexus, Infiniti, Ford, Dodge and GM Products. The absolute worst experience was my 2001 Mercedes SLK320. Terrible car, arrogant company, worst ownership experience. I liked the style of the new Thunderbird when it was a concept car but thought Ford would surely blow it. Not only did they not blow it ... they NAILED it! Its fun to own and fun to drive. Ive read articles about lack-luster interior style. I love the polished aluminum accents. I selected the black-on-black interior because I thought the two-tone made it look too cartoonish. It never fails to attract attention with or without the top down. I love my Thunderbird

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  Good, but not Great. - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By norbert - August 14 - 2:52 pm

  It is Great looking, and it is fun to drive. Still, Ford could have made it a more solid car - lots of rattles after only two weeks.

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  Happy Days are back! - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By Debster - August 1 - 2:29 am

  I have test driven many, many convertibles, but when I test drove the T-Bird I was sold. The fit was perfect, the interior retro the overall styling is a wonderful combination between yesteryear and now. The performance -- unbeatable! A V8 with so much power, you barely need to step on the accelerator. The most fun Ive ever had driving. It appeals to young and old alike. I did have one minor issue with the check engine light. I took the car into the dealership but the problem disappeared they plugged in a mini computer under the dash so when the problem reoccurred, I pressed a button, it recorded the error and they were then able to correct the problem. No problems ever since.

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  Thunderbird ... great concept, but thats it - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By frank in chicago - August 1 - 1:28 am

  The style is flawless, a definite head turner, excellent performance -- but it ends there. Ford stopped there, the inside needs help. Why cheapen an expensive car like this. With all the technology out there, they decided to give it just the basics. And Ford wonders why it cant sell cars.

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  TBirds eye view - 2005 Ford Thunderbird
  By R Murphy - July 31 - 8:48 pm

  Sweet car that accelerates smoothly and quickly. It is very stable in turns and brakes well. Trunk is small but it does hold a set of clubs and an overnight bag and that is all it needs to. Visibility is good in all directions but the mileage is not as good as some others in the price range.