Looking for 2002-2005 Thunderbird OEM Parts? – OEM replacement parts for the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird are becoming harder and harder to find. Most have been discontinued and out of production for years. The small supplies that remain are shrinking every day, and prices on OEM Thunderbird parts still available climb higher every day. Take the OEM glove box trim panel for a 2005 Thunderbird for instance. This part, which sold for under $ 150.00 when it was in production, now lists for a whopping $ 3,417.25! No, that’s NOT a typo! Over thirty four hundred dollars for ONE piece of interior trim!
Why are OEM replacement parts for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird so hard to find, and why are they so expensive? First, the 2002-2005 Thunderbird has been out of production for over ten years. As a low-production vehicle of only 68,095 cars, fewer replacement parts were produced for the Thunderbird than for other higher-volume cars. Second, due to the relatively low demand, aftermarket companies have limited economic incentive to tool up to manufacture OEM parts replacements. Aftermarket companies prefer to focus on larger production vehicles with bigger potential markets such as the Ford Mustang. The combination of these factors, plus the fact that the 2002-2005 Thunderbirds are now at an age where original components and parts are wearing out and in need of replacement, has created a serious challenge for Thunderbird owners: How to find OEM replacement parts?
There are a few alternatives. Checking with a local Ford dealer is the obvious first step, and if you take your Thunderbird to a Ford dealer for regular service and repairs, that’s probably where any required parts will come from. But as the 2002-2005 Thunderbirds are no longer under factory warranty, many owners turn to independent mechanics and repairs shops for needed repairs. Independent mechanics have additional sources for replacement parts, but often they can’t locate the parts they need either.
Another alternative is searching the internet. Ebay and Amazon sellers often have ‘new old stock’ OEM parts for sale, sometimes for less than dealers charge. But not everyone likes to shop on Ebay and prefers to buy from an established retailer or in a ‘bricks and mortar’ store. And unless you have a part number or the correct Ford part ‘call out’ name, you may not even be able to find what you need. Unless the search words you enter match an online listing, it’s easy to miss the part you’re looking for.
The last option, and perhaps the least appealing, is to search salvage yards and auto dismantlers. This is a problematic alternative for a couple of reasons: First, most salvage yards sell parts by general description only. The Ford OEM part known as a ‘Glove Box Finish Trim Panel,’ may be called simply ‘interior trim’ by a dismantler. Another problem is that parts purchased from a salvage yard are used and in the case of mechanical or electrical parts, may or may not be working. Most salvage yards won’t guarantee used parts, and are sold on an ‘as-is, where-is’ basis.
So what do yo do if you can’t find the part you need either from a Ford dealer, online, or at a salvage yard?
Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties offers the largest selection of new OEM parts for the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird available anywhere. We offer a full line of discontinued, out-of-production and hard-to-find replacement parts including; coil springs, shocks/struts, headlight and tail light assemblies, A/C compressors, electronic modules including FEMs, PCMs, REMs and more, interior and exterior trim components including headrests, hood and trunk emblems, interior door panels, steering wheels, door trim panels, door handle assemblies, windshield trim, OEM Chrome alloy wheels and center caps, soft boot covers, chrome-plated hood scoop bezels, shifter knobs, OEM seat cover replacements, and much more.
If we don’t stock a part you’re looking for, chances are we can find it for you. We have access to a number of companies that specialize in obsolete and discontinued parts, as well as specialty manufacturers that reproduce 2002-2005 Thunderbird parts to Ford’s OEM factory specifications. You could search for the part you need yourself and then call us when you can’t find it, but why not call us first? We’ll save you time, aggravation and money. Accessories and OEM replacement parts for the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird is our ONLY business! Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties was the first, and is the largest company of its kind in the world, with nearly 200 unique products and replacement parts to choose from. Unlike big-volume retailers who put you on hold only to reach an inexperienced, uninformed ‘order taker’ who knows nothing about your Thunderbird, we provide our customers with the finest personal, one-on-one service and specific advice for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird available anywhere. As Thunderbird owners, we know what your needs are and provide you with the best insights, advice and product recommendations to address your individual issue.
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