Yearly Archives: 2015

Performance Brakes for my ’02-’05 Thunderbird … Why?

Why do I need performance brakes for my 2002-2005 Thunderbird?  The 2002-2005 Thunderbird isn’t a sports car.  It’s more of a ‘Boulevard Cruiser,’ or as Ford itself said, built for ‘Relaxed sportiness.’  So why bother with the expense of high-cost performance

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Thunderbird Extended Warranties … Should I Buy One?

Thunderbird Extended Warranties … Should I Buy One?.   Almost every new-car buyer is offered an extended warranty or ESP (Extended Service Plan) when they purchase their car. Typical factory new car warranties are good for 36 months or 36,000

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The Real Reason You Can’t Find Parts for your T-Bird

The Real Reason You Can’t Find Parts for your T-Bird. The answer may surprise you.  You take your 2002-2005 Thunderbird to your Ford dealer for what seems like a simple repair, only to be told that it will take weeks

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Auction Prices for 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbirds

Auction Prices for 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbirds.  This article features sales prices of selected 2002-2005 Thunderbird at various car collector and special interest auctions.  It is not intended as a comprehensive listing of sales prices or values, but is rather a

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How Much Is My 2002-2005 Thunderbird Worth?

How Much Is My 2002-2005 Thunderbird Worth?  That’s a question a lot of Thunderbird owners would like the answer to.  And for some owners of the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird the answer is ‘priceless.’  For an American car barely 13 years

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Aftermarket Accessories for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird

Aftermarket Accessories for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird.  So you just bought a 2002-2005 Thunderbird and now you’re looking for custom accessories and aftermarket parts.  Or maybe you purchased a 2002-2005 Thunderbird brand-new and want to customize it. Where do you go

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a 2002-2005 Thunderbird?

In the seven years since I first wrote and published this article, there have been many developments to consider that impact your decision to buy a 2002-2005 Thunderbird. One of the most important considerations for those of you who are

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’02-’05 Thunderbird OEM Parts-Why Can’t I Find Them?

’02-’05 Thunderbird OEM Parts-Why Can’t I Find Them? – Having trouble trying to find OEM Ford replacement parts for your 2002-2005 Thunderbird? Parts like front and rear struts/shocks, electronic control modules, replacement seat covers in the original OEM colors and styles?

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2004 Thunderbird ‘Pacific Coast Roadster’

  2004 Thunderbird ‘Pacific Coast Roadster.’  For the 2004 model year, Ford introduced the Thunderbird  ‘Pacific Coast Roadster.’  Like the 2002 Neiman-Marcus and the 2003 ‘007 James Bond’ special edition Thunderbird before it, the ‘Pacific Coast Roadster’ was a limited-edition

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2002 Ford Thunderbird ‘Neiman-Marcus’ Special Edition

2002 Thunderbird ‘Neiman-Marcus’ Special Edition. The 2002 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Christmas Book fantasy gift in 2000. This was the largest edition of NM automobile partnerships ever produced: 200 models for the price of $41,995 each. Needless to say,

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