2004 Ford Thunderbird Review

Name: 2004 Ford Thunderbird Review
Brand: Ford
Price: 14888 USD
Rating: 4.8 (165 reviews)

2002 Ford Thunderbird 2 dr Convertible Deluxe

2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible

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Pros

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

Cons

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

What’s new

For 2004, the Thunderbird gets revised seat trim, an Audiophile stereo, Homelink and newly styled aluminum accents. Exterior changes include new V8 badging, redesigned 17-inch wheels and a Light Sand Appearance package, which includes cream-colored gauges, a sand-colored top and bronze interior accents. Merlot, Platinum Silver and Vintage Mint Green are new exterior paint choices this year.

Edmunds says

Fun to drive and fun to be seen driving, the Thunderbird successfully straddles a fine line between luxury and performance.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$314/mo

$181/mo

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No Whining Here

Doug Boone, 09/25/2016

2004 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

After driving Lincoln Towncars and Honda Accords for the last 30 years, I wanted the excitement of an open top roadster again. Three months of careful reading and price shopping led me to buy a well driven and well cared for 2004 Thunderbird. This Pacific Coast version is exceeding my expectations every day I drive it. Regardless of the Texas summer heat, the soft top has only been up …

Still Fun, Fun, Fun

Chuck's '04 PCR, 10/05/2010

2004 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

This is an update of my earlier review (Fun, Fun, Fun Written by: Chuck's '04 PCR on 04/27/2007) OK, 3.5 years later & she's a daily driver. Still love the car, but sure am glad I got the 7-yr/100k warranty. I have replaced 7 of the 8 coils (actually Ford has), and I am just waiting for the last one to get bad enough to replace. Ford has extended the warranty on the COPs (Coil on Plug) …

Could Not Help Myself

corkyf, 05/06/2010

2004 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

A neighbor of my announced Friday that he wanted to sell his 2004 Pacific Coast Roadster T-bird with 16,300 miles. Monday I owned a T-bird. I drove it yesterday on a 350 mile trip and am very impressed with the car. It has less wind noise than any other convertible I've owned. It cruises on the highway great and has super 60 to 80 passing power on two lane roads. The seats are …

Appropriate for all ages

Parkway Cruiser, 12/27/2008

2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

Yep, old enough to remember when the first Thunderbird appeared in late 1954. Got my T-bird fifty years later after testing a Z4, Corvette, and S2000. Never fails to bring a smile during sunny days on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fifty years gets you a five-speed shiftable automatic, refined interior, understated lines, and one of the highest-tech V8s on the planet. A daily driver with …

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2004 Thunderbird Highlights

Trim:

Deluxe

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$37,435
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$314/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Thunderbird include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

2004 Ford Thunderbird Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}