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.