How much does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird cost?

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has a starting MSRP of $35,140, ranging up to $41,465 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Deluxe from $35,140; Premium from $36,140; Neiman Marcus Edition from $41,465.

What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird have?

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird offers up to 8.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2002 Ford Thunderbird safe?

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird come in?

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2002 Ford Thunderbird

3 trims · 5 configurations · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$35,140 – $41,465

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Deluxe

Total price (Deluxe MSRP)

$35,140

Typical monthly

$696/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2002 Ford Thunderbird trims

Deluxe
2 configurations
MSRP
$35,140 – $37,640
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
252 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.9L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8.5
Max towing
—
Premium
2 configurations
MSRP
$36,140 – $38,640
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
252 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.9L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8.5
Max towing
—
Neiman Marcus Edition
MSRP
$41,465
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
252 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.9L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8.5
Max towing
—

Compare 2002 Ford Thunderbird trim specifications
Spec	Deluxe2 configurations	Premium2 configurations	Neiman Marcus Edition
MSRP	$35,140 – $37,640	$36,140 – $38,640	$41,465
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/22	15/22	15/22
Horsepower	252 hp	252 hp	252 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft
Engine	3.9L V8 gas	3.9L V8 gas	3.9L V8 gas
Seating	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	8.5	8.5	8.5
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Deluxegas
Premiumgas
Neiman Marcus Editiongas
Fuel type: Deluxepremium unleaded (required)
Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
Neiman Marcus Editionpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: DeluxeV8
PremiumV8
Neiman Marcus EditionV8
Displacement: Deluxe3.9 L
Premium3.9 L
Neiman Marcus Edition3.9 L
Horsepower: Deluxe252 hp
Premium252 hp
Neiman Marcus Edition252 hp
Torque: Deluxe267 lb-ft
Premium267 lb-ft
Neiman Marcus Edition267 lb-ft
Transmission: Deluxe5-speed automatic
Premium5-speed automatic
Neiman Marcus Edition5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Deluxerear wheel drive
Premiumrear wheel drive
Neiman Marcus Editionrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: DeluxeConvertible
PremiumConvertible
Neiman Marcus EditionConvertible
Doors: Deluxe2
Premium2
Neiman Marcus Edition2
Seating: Deluxe2
Premium2
Neiman Marcus Edition2
Length: Deluxe186.3 in
Premium186.3 in
Neiman Marcus Edition186.3 in
Width: Deluxe72 in
Premium72 in
Neiman Marcus Edition72 in
Height: Deluxe52.1 in
Premium52.1 in
Neiman Marcus Edition52.1 in
Wheelbase: Deluxe107.2 in
Premium107.2 in
Neiman Marcus Edition107.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Deluxe8.5 cu ft
Premium8.5 cu ft
Neiman Marcus Edition8.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Deluxe8.5 cu ft
Premium8.5 cu ft
Neiman Marcus Edition8.5 cu ft
Curb weight: Deluxe3,775 lbs
Premium3,775 lbs
Neiman Marcus Edition3,775 lbs
Fuel tank: Deluxe18 gal
Premium18 gal
Neiman Marcus Edition18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Deluxe17
Premium17
Neiman Marcus Edition17
City MPG: Deluxe15
Premium15
Neiman Marcus Edition15
Highway MPG: Deluxe22
Premium22
Neiman Marcus Edition22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Deluxe	Premium	Neiman Marcus Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.9 L	3.9 L	3.9 L
Horsepower	252 hp	252 hp	252 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2
Length	186.3 in	186.3 in	186.3 in
Width	72 in	72 in	72 in
Height	52.1 in	52.1 in	52.1 in
Wheelbase	107.2 in	107.2 in	107.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft
Curb weight	3,775 lbs	3,775 lbs	3,775 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17
City MPG	15	15	15
Highway MPG	22	22	22

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2002 Ford Thunderbird FAQ

How much does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird cost?: The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has a starting MSRP of $35,140, ranging up to $41,465 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Deluxe from $35,140; Premium from $36,140; Neiman Marcus Edition from $41,465.
What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird?: The 2002 Ford Thunderbird achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird have?: The 2002 Ford Thunderbird offers up to 8.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2002 Ford Thunderbird safe?: The 2002 Ford Thunderbird earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird come in?: The 2002 Ford Thunderbird is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.