2002 Ford Thunderbird Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.64/5 Average
78 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Following a four-year absence, the Thunderbird nameplate returns on an all-new two-seat roadster platform designed to recall the first-generation '55-'57 T-Birds.

Pros:
  • Silky-smooth DOHC V8, unmatched modern styling, based on Lincoln LS platform, available bolt-on hardtop
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • My Dream Car - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    My experience with this vehicle has been surperb! In fact, I always feel like "taking off" to unknown places while driving it. It feels extremely solid and safe. The interior compart- ment could be a smiggen larger, however. I purchased it two months ago and dont recall ever having a car as enjoyable as this 2002 T-Bird (in Teal). "My Dream Car" LORA

  • I cant wait for Spring - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    This car is what driving is all about, not a person in the world can deny that when you get behind this wheel...you become King or Queen of the road! No BMW,Mecedes, Lexus, or Corvette for that matter gets as many looks as I do when I pull in anywhere! I cant wait for this long cold winter to be over, because this is a car that is pampered and will never see daylight as long as one snowflake is in the air...I cant think of one thing I dont love about this car, and for all those who wrote in and made disparaging remarks..you have not right to own one!To those that love and own this car I will see you in the spring...

  • owner - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    My T-BIRD makes my sudden early retirement a happy time.It does every thing that I command it to do.The first thing you should do,is go buy a radar detector and your favorite CD,and take the long way home.There is nothing out there that can pry the smile off your face.Enjoy!!!!!!!

  • Only the BEST ! - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    Never a problem. Solidly built. Nothing done to car except changing oil for 12,000 miles.

  • Love it - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    This car is too cool. With the roof down it makes you want to sing as you drive down the road. The car is my one toy and it does everything I ask of it. No one takes a second look at a BMW, only the Bird and Ferraries. Bye the way, you can $100,000.00 to the Bird if you want the same look when you drive the high price spread. One might also look at the crash test data, it is impressiveeeeee.

  • Simply Amazing - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    I currently am a 97 Corvette Owner and I just bought a 2002 Thunderbird as a gift for my Mother. When I decided to buy this car for her, I never imagined that I would like it so much myself. So when I pulled out of the dealership and drove it for the first time, EVERYTHING about it amazed me - from the fit and finish to the power, to the great sounding stereo, to the way EVERYONE who passed me on the highway slowed to look at it. And if nothing else, NO ONE can take away the AWESOME job FORD did in bringing this car from its original root to the future.

  • Cant Stop Smiling - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    Picked up the Thunderbird blue with the partial blue interior. This car definitely turns heads. People speed up to get a glimpse on the highway. You wont make any quick trips to the market after purchase--everyone wants to gawk and talk about it. It drives like a dream too. Lots of power and 0- 60 in nothing flat. Dont buy it though if you want a Porsche. Buy a Porsche. This is a luxury car ride, not a sportscar. Cant understand complaints about fit and finish or interior style--didnt those people look at it before they bought it? Bottom line is: Ford got it right both inside and out.

  • Overpriced - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    This is a great looking convetible, but way too much money! My Sebring was just as much fun at half the price. I used to be impressed by the Jaguars too, but then again, it was pointed out to me that for $50,000 even Yugo can build a good looking car.

  • Love my Birds - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    Shocking to read any poor reviews. It’s $40k, not $50k dont blame the car if you paid $10k over sticker. Radio has auto-volume control (it doesnt come programmed, see owners manual). Acceleration, handling, ride, braking, are ideal for the style of car. 91 octane gas is recommended if youre unhappy with performance, try feeding it right. Its not a sports car the luxury car ride is perfect for any kind of driving other than racing. Shifts are very smooth you CAN shift manually. The interior is plane, but it’s a retro-styled car. How much interior styling did you get in cars made 40-50 years ago? Styling REALLY turns heads.

  • Thunderbird Myth - 2002 Ford Thunderbird
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    The best $20,000 car Ive ever owned. Been a Ford person my entire life, but Ford missed it on this one. No engine power, transmission shifts when it wants (can not manually shift), engine hesitates terribly on downshifts, seats are made for someone twice as wide (no lateral support), suspension compromises wont make anyone happy. Clearcoat layer of paint was incomplete (looks like an amatuer did it). Door and trunk fit falls short of even Ford Focus standards. My 1994 Thunderbird, with more than 125,000 miles is twice the car at less than half the original price. How do you rate Reliability on a car with less than 4000 miles?

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