Ford Thunderbird generations

Every generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1974–2005): 6 generations with photos, year ranges and full specs for 80 model-year trims.

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Eleventh generation

2002–2005 · 8 trims

Photo: 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Evening Black, Front Right, 05-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Tenth generation

1989–1997 · 8 trims

Photo: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX in Midnight Opal, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Ninth generation

1983–1988 · 8 trims

Photo: 1983 Ford Thunderbird, front right, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Eighth generation

1980–1982 · 1 trim

Photo: Thunderbird 1980 by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Seventh generation

1977–1979 · 1 trim

Photo: 1979 Ford Thunderbird, front right, 09-11-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Thunderbird (sixth generation)

1972–1976 · 1 trim

Photo: 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Bordeaux Starfire Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons