DecodedCarsFord Thunderbird
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (14)
The 2005 Thunderbird in brief
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is a two seaters offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,781 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 2% worse than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Ford Thunderbird has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (3), fuel/propulsion system (3), engine (3).
2005 Thunderbird pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.9L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 186.2 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 0 | 14 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Thunderbird
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford GT | 14 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →