Ford Thunderbird
Eleventh generation · 2002–2005 · 4 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Evening Black, Front Right, 05-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe, front left, 09-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Thunderbird 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Evening Black, Rear Right, 05-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 tbird interior (2210089815) by Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Evening Black, Front Right, 05-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe, front left, 09-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Thunderbird 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Evening Black, Rear Right, 05-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 tbird interior (2210089815) by Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||||||
| Deluxe · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $38,985 |
| 50th Anniversary Edition · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $44,355 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Deluxe · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 15/21 (18) | $38,040 |
| Pacific Coast Roadster · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 15/21 (18) | $43,390 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| Deluxe · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $37,420 |
| Premium · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $37,855 |
| Deluxe Hardtop · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $39,310 |
| Premium Hardtop · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $40,355 |
| 007 Edition · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 | 280 | 286 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $43,390 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Deluxe · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ30 DOHC V8 | 252 | 267 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $35,695 |
| Neiman Marcus Edition · Convertible | 3.9L Jaguar AJ30 DOHC V8 | 252 | 267 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $42,020 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.