Used 2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Hard to stop
jerryandev, Holbrook, MA, 06/29/2013
Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
After 11 years one Ford dealer new the answer. Our car motored at 25MPH (as if in cruise control ) ever since new, so it was very hard to stop . There are lots of them with the same problem . You need to change the Idle air control, about $200. Ford calls it IABP The dealer is Sunny Side Ford in Holden Ma. Scotty service manager .
Soars with Eagles
Jeff, Manakin Sabot, VA, 08/09/2018
Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
A bit noisy with soft-top. Hard-top, while requiring 4 arms to R&R, it is a yields a quiet cabin. It's been a long time since my car attracted so many eye-ball comments like "NICE, "SHARP" & so-on. Mine is black, which isn't the best color in Texas, I enjoy getting my SHINE-ON. Much easier to get in & out of than other Roadsters. My only negative is the lack of power. My Genesis 5.0 was 0-60 in 5 seconds. I do plan on some mods to up the power. MPG? Don't care.
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Sentimental
Upper Left USA, Bremerton, WA, 10/09/2021
Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the autumn of 1955 an uncle & aunt purchased a new ‘56 raven black Thunderbird. Once in a while he’d give me a ride around town, much to my joy. Such rich memories. I own a 2002 evening black (triple black-exterior, interior & top). Ok, so it’s not a’56, yet as I drive suddenly I’m that boy with a grin on his face, a skip in his heart (ok, I’m old) and the memory of a fun afternoon with my uncle. Mine currently has 21,000 miles (not a daily driver), has never been in rain or snow and out of state once since new - down to Portland,OR for a regional Thunderbird meet. It meets my expectations for a trouble free car that always knows when he and I are going out for a fun run.
High dollar dash lights repair
John W, Scottsdale, AZ, 04/06/2023
updated 10/10/2023
Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We took ours into a ford dealership for dash lights inop, they came back with an estimate of $2700.00 for a module. The car only had 24000 miles on it. We ended up trading it because it was such a disapointment
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Don’t Call it a Sportscar!
Michael Humphries, Los Gatos, CA, 04/17/2022
updated 04/22/2024
Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I came late to this game. Bought a 2002 Premium level trim at almost exactly the car’s 20th anniversary. And for a specific purpose- my wife and I purchased a second home in the Palm Springs area and garage it there. If you have driven in the area you know that the roads are almost all straight, in great condition and move along briskly, mostly. What’s called for is comfort, style and good climate control. Plus relaxed driving. Not a good fit for the other four top down sports cars I own -although they are mostly OK except for the climate control part. AC is mostly not a real vintage sports car thing. Ford and Thunderbird design and marketing hit the right category for this Thunderbird/“Retrobird”. They called it “Relaxed Sportiness”. That’s what you get folks! An elegantly styled two (no more) seater with most creature comforts like climate control, quiet, smooth ride, great sound system and V8 power with a smooth automatic transmission. A car that looks good on the inside. And great on the outside. You’ll be ‘stylin’’. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Pros Style Comfort Power A personal aurora that you can feel when you are behind the wheel Cons Not many of todays ‘necessities’ like Bluetooth , Navigation etc. A thirsty V8 (17-22mpg) although I got 27 on a long Interstate drive 20 year old parts that may be getting on in age or in some cases obsolete Suspension parts that do wear out and need replacement by about 70K miles My take- if cruising in comfort and sometimes simply getting from A to B in style is attractive to you this may be your baby. Oh-Yeah, also appreciating looking good even when you aren’t moving at all! An update at about 10,000 miles of ownership: It’s been perfect for relaxed driving in the civilized roads around Palm Springs. Mostly as transportation but also some fun top down drives on perfect days. The style, comfort and V8 sounds combine for a pleasant overall vibe. Sometimes you don’t want it need a sports car for the assignment- this car fills that role with vintage looks and modern performance!!
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