One problem related to gasoline engine has been reported for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the 2002 Thunderbird.
This is a design/engineering flaw addressed on 2003 model, but left out 2002. The problem stated by--vehicle not starting at the first attempt and got worse on 1/11/2008. The engine valve covers warps allowing oil to seep into coil/spark plug cavities shorting-out the coils, fouling spark plugs. Right now I have a $2000. 00 repair bill and Ford failed to recognized that there is a problem. This problem could have easily been avoided by inspecting the coil/spark plug cavities for evidence of oil. If oil present, to reseal/replace valve cover gaskets.