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2002 Ford Thunderbird consumer reviews

$35,390–$37,890 MSRP range
side view of 2002 Thunderbird Ford
(56 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.7
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The 2002 Retro T'Bird is a head turner!

I love the style of this car. When I drive Midnight, my black 2002 Thunderbird, I notice other drivers looking and pedestrians turning their heads. The 2 seat interior is small and cozy; it makes an intimate place for a date. This is not a muscle car; you won't blow the Corvettes off the road. You do get a powerful engine that can get to 60 quickly. The top end is 140 mph for me. If you ever own a "retro Bird" made from 2002 - 2005 you will never want to give it up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Style & Comfort

Beautiful car turns heads, runs great. A very comfortable ride, not a sports car but a comfortable cruiser that looks and runs great. Buy it and you will love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Great car overall, no major problems that can?t get fixed. Check engine light, new seat cushion, and mino me tuning that wouldn?t cost much to fix.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great eye catcher. Love the top off

So far so good. Bought as a 4th car for fun. Haven't had it long enoegh to really grade it out. First impressions are good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Classic beauty!

Fun and sporty and super fast! Turns heads and tons of compliments no matter where we go with it! Maintenance records and clean title. Hard top or ragtop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic Piece

One of the best I've ever owned. Great , ultra-responsive trans. It's a little rocket. Ford outdid itself with this one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Like New Condition, New Rated Tites

Bought car from original owner when it had only 2,000 miles on it. Never seen rain, driven only for "fun trips" highway driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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MotorTrend Car of the Year 2002

Stylish convertible with powerful V8 engine. This car turns heads every time. Fun to drive. Love this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Classic and Reliable

I have owned this car since 2002 and it has been a reliable, dependable and fun vehicle. I still get compliments on it regularly. Its really quite a classic. I hate getting rid of it, but my husband got me something new, and well that garage is only so big. You will love this car...the convertible is great, and you hardly ever see any of this model on the road....so nice!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Too many headaches

Purchased 2 of these vehicles new, an 02 and an 05. The 05 gave me serious problems within 90 days of purchase - kept it for 10 years hoping to get Ford to correct cooling and transmission issues, but after exhausting all efforts with Ford under extended warranty, I sold the car. If Ford would have stepped in an repaired/replaced the transmission, I would still own the car today. And the Ford dealership was useless.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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