Overview & Reviews

The Thunderbird receives few updates this year. A revised center console, a few new colors, and standard four-wheel disc brakes are the big news for 1997.

• Lincoln Mark VIII style and performance on a Ford Contour budget. This is the perfect car for closet enthusiasts who need a car that is more mature than the Mustang.

• The Thunderbird seriously needs a complete redesign. After eight years, the body is looking a little long-in-tooth.

User Reviews:

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  Fords best car ever made - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Hector Delgado - March 6 - 3:19 pm

  This is car is the best, I have owned 7 dated since the 89 Sc to the most recent 97 LX. I use my car for work, I am a P.I. and have used this type of vehicle for my job. The car is dependable and fast, neither one of the cars I have had have given me problems, do the maintanence as required and the car will last forever. The car has made me money as well, each car I have sold has made me a profit to purchase another like it. This one I have now has all the features, traction control, sunroof and the 17 inch chrome blade stock wheels from the factory. Simply I wont change the car for another unless it is a another T-bird. Thanks Ford for a great car!

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  They need to build it again - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By oscar arechiga - February 26 - 9:04 pm

  Great design in and out, V8 makes good power even at todays standards, there are very few cars that have the personality of this vehicle, have had mine for 10 years 61000 miles and not thinking of getting rid of it, car has been very reliable,only complaint is a rattling noise coming from undrneat , (dealer says there is nothing wrong with the suspension, other than that this car makes heads turn, even 10 years after last year of production, ford needs to build a modern vertion,with a similar body style, but modern suspension an a 5 speed auto.

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  Best Investment I Made - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By S. Funk - November 29 - 4:17 am

  I am the original owner and have had no major problems, just normal wear and tear. I love the way my T-Bird downshifts automatically...great in traffic! The dealership offered a rebate which I invested in the dash...woodgrain...really enhanced the look. Also added a dash cover. A very dependable car that I wouldnt hesitate to buy again.

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  Crazy About Mine! - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Crazy About Mine! - September 5 - 3:57 pm

  This car is great! Handles perfectly around curves at 60mph. It has a less than sporty feel, but you dont lose a lot.

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  Ten Years of Reliable Transportation - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Cathy Bruno - August 26 - 1:49 pm

  Very comfortable, reliable transportation. Good body integrity. Any problems have been related to normal wear and tear. Spacious trunk.

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  Best car Ive ever owned! - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Jeff - August 18 - 3:31 pm

  I bought this used with 10,000 miles on it. It now has 205,000 and still rides and performs like it did the day I bought it. Other than replacing the manifold, radiator, and torque converter, all Ive done to it is change the oil and replace the plugs and wires. Great car!

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  Marks T-Bird - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By mark lewis - June 26 - 1:21 pm

  I an the only owner of this car and it has been a total gem for me. I have only had to do the expected maintenance on it in addition to replacing the radiator and exhaust manifold at about 75,000 miles. I recently replaced the serpentine belt and alternator. I use only premium fuel and have gotten from 21 to 26 mpg. I feel that my car is a classic and worth a lot more than what the book might say.

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  1997 Thunderbird - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Kerry - April 24 - 9:03 pm

  I drove this car for seven years without a single problem. I wish they still built this car. I would buy another one in a heartbeat. It has 154,000 miles on it and still rides, drives excellent.

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  Bluebird of Happiness - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By bobbydee - February 3 - 12:02 am

  Bought the car because I had a 87 Bird and liked it. Also liked the metallic blue paint. Have been a road warrior in it for 8 years and love everything about it. Had to put a radiator in as well as normal maintenance, but nothing really major. I really wish I could buy a new one but the model line has gone away.

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  Sporty little car - 1997 Ford Thunderbird
  By Angie - August 31 - 12:59 am

  We bought this car when it was about two years old. It had around 29,000 miles on it. My husband still has it and it is being handed down to my teenage daughter. My son put fake sporty things on the hood (Im not into those things but it makes it look like the car has a powerful engine.) Anyway, my husband replaced the CD player with another one. Well, that was a mistake. Every time you went over a bump, it starts the music all over again. Anyway, this car has 87,000 miles on it now. The body of the car is pretty good still. No rust or anything like that. It has a moon roof (which isnt used much). We have had quite a few compliments on the car (one being a couple days ago).