Vehicle Description
2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
"Thousands of exquisite details. Eight aluminum cylinders. Six disc
CD. Five liquid colors. Two deep leather trimmed seats. Two classic
portholes. One dramatic hood scoop. Altogether, one heavenly idea.
The unmistakable new Thunderbird. It's time to exchange crow's feet
for laugh lines. It's time to feel good again. You've earned your
wings. Slowly close your eyes. Introducing a completely new
roadster. The unmistakable new Thunderbird. It's time to take
flight." From the introductory sale brochure, 2001.
For consignment, a one owner 2002 Ford Thunderbird convertible in
Ford's desirable aqua hue, including the removable hardtop. And
yes, this car comes with the top dolly! The owners avoided driving
in winter and serviced it regularly and that's exactly what you
want to hear when in the market for a new Thunderbird!
Exterior
It's called Thunderbird Blue because no matter the color of the
car, it's used to accent the Thunderbird emblem and other features
of the make, both historically and with the new incarnation. Here
however, it covers the entire car and is a vibrant and rousing
color that does not go unnoticed. Body lines are seemingly a result
of Ford designer taking the original car and melting all of the
elements until they formed smooth lines and seamless transitions.
The headlights and taillights no longer have the three dimensional
features but are now aerodynamic and modern while the hood scoop
sinks into the hood rather than rising high above it. Side gill
vents and the legendary portholes on the top are sensational
touches and the long flat hood waterfalls onto the rear bumper
cover but not before a streamlined third brake light leads the way.
Chrome versions of the factory wheels look great and so do the
chrome exhaust tips. Imperfections include scratches on the bumper
cover near those tips, rust forming on the inside of a wheel arch,
and a number of other random scratches and chips. Our consignor
notes that both rear quarter panels were resprayed due to scratches
and in certain light, the slight shade difference is
noticeable.
Interior
An aluminum plate, a pleated panel, and black molded plastic create
a nice, flowing design for the door panels which contain simple and
familiar Ford window and lock toggles. The leather bucket seats
take the aqua from the outside and drop it in the middle in a tuck
and roll pattern surrounded by black. The back storage area is an
elegant, rounded cove complete with the Thunderbird emblem and
stitched pattern. Thunderbird Blue shows up on the upper part of
the leather wrapped steering wheel rim and again in the needles of
the overlapping, white faced gauges in front. Green digital
readouts light up under the round gauges when the car is on and
provide a variety of information. An AM/FM/6 CD player is embedded
in the center stack over A/C controls and the power control for the
soft top. More elegance is reflected in the smooth and shiny
shifter which is color keyed as well, all in the base of the molded
plastic center console. Low pile black carpet shows in good
condition and the soft headliner on the hardtop is in great shape
as well. The trunk is lined in gray panels and is clean.
Drivetrain
Plastic shrouds dominate the view of the clean engine bay where a
3.9 liter V8 resides and it's rated at 252 horsepower. It's fuel
injected and is driven by a 5R55N 5-speed automatic transmission
which spins the back wheels with 3.58 gears. Power disc brakes are
on all four corners and exhaust leaves the engine in dual
configuration.
Undercarriage
A good amount of surface rust exists underneath where driver
quality conditions prevail. That said, there are no leaks or errant
fluids anywhere. The dual exhaust flows into the original equipment
mufflers before heading to the back and the independent front and
rear suspension consist of MacPherson struts.
Drive-Ability
A pleasant interior with good ergonomics greets us and the cars
start right up. Unlike the originals, these have wider tires,
255/50ZR17 to be exact, which helps create stable tracking and the
suspension is geared for comfort as well. The car has decent power,
it's not blistering fast, and the brakes work as expected. Our
report card notes some shortcomings including the fog lights that
are not working, the power mirrors are finicky and working
intermittently, and the airbag light is on.
Here's one that's been well loved by its original owner and now
presents the opportunity for a new owner to drop the top, (or put
it on the dolly). It's clean and has been well maintained and is in
a color that stands out on the roads today and at the same time,
recalls a classic color used on many cars in the 50's. If you're
ready to exchange crow's feet for laugh lines, this is the car. And
if you don't have crow's feet yet, kudos for checking out this
classic retro ride at your age!
1FAHP60A32Y118435
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
H-Active Belts, Front & Side Airbags
P60-Thunderbird
A-3.9L DOHC V8
3-Check Digit
2-2002
Y-Wixom Mi Assy Plant
118435-Sequential Unit Number
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