Car financing: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Ford Thunderbird specs
| Engine | 3.9L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $24.15 |
2002 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,830 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (24), electrical system (22) and air bags (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V169000 | 2002-06-14 | seat belts:front:webbing | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2002 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2002 Ford Thunderbird for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, electrical system and air bags; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 3.9L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 13.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 41 litres. Expect about $24.15 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Thunderbird is like
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. The EPA measures its luggage space at 227 litres, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Thunderbird for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Thunderbird for a week and see how it fits your life.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Talk to a person
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Ford Thunderbird from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Ford Thunderbird for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Ford Thunderbird?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Ford Thunderbird before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4830.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.