Used
2002 Ford Thunderbird
Base
Inspiration Yellow•Midnight Black
$16,995
Haldeman Ford Trenton
Trenton, NJ
2004 Ford Thunderbird
2 trims · Convertible
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
Ford Thunderbird for sale
2 live listings from $16,747 · median $16,871
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Ford Thunderbird? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Deluxe
Total price (Deluxe MSRP)
$37,435
Typical monthly
$741/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2004 Ford Thunderbird trims
- MSRP
- $37,435
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 286 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V8 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 8.5
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $38,480
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 286 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V8 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 8.5
- Max towing
- —
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- DeluxegasPremiumgas
- Fuel type
- Deluxepremium unleaded (required)Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- DeluxeV8PremiumV8
- Displacement
- Deluxe3.9 LPremium3.9 L
- Horsepower
- Deluxe280 hpPremium280 hp
- Torque
- Deluxe286 lb-ftPremium286 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Deluxe5-speed automaticPremium5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Deluxerear wheel drivePremiumrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DeluxeConvertiblePremiumConvertible
- Doors
- Deluxe2Premium2
- Seating
- Deluxe2Premium2
- Length
- Deluxe186.3 inPremium186.3 in
- Width
- Deluxe72 inPremium72 in
- Height
- Deluxe52.1 inPremium52.1 in
- Wheelbase
- Deluxe107.2 inPremium107.2 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Deluxe8.5 cu ftPremium8.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Deluxe8.5 cu ftPremium8.5 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Deluxe3,780 lbsPremium3,780 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Deluxe18 galPremium18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Deluxe18Premium18
- City MPG
- Deluxe15Premium15
- Highway MPG
- Deluxe21Premium21
| Spec | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 286 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| Length | 186.3 in | 186.3 in |
| Width | 72 in | 72 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 107.2 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 8.5 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 8.5 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lbs | 3,780 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 |
| City MPG | 15 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 21 | 21 |
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2004 Ford Thunderbird FAQ
- How much does the 2004 Ford Thunderbird cost?
- The 2004 Ford Thunderbird has a starting MSRP of $37,435, ranging up to $38,480 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Deluxe from $37,435; Premium from $38,480. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $16,747.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Ford Thunderbird?
- The 2004 Ford Thunderbird achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2004 Ford Thunderbird have?
- The 2004 Ford Thunderbird offers up to 8.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2004 Ford Thunderbird safe?
- The 2004 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird come in?
- The 2004 Ford Thunderbird is available in 2 trims across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.