Complaints
48
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:41,291 mi
#24 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:33,000 mi
#33 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:68,100 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 41,291 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 68,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 3,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 49,764 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 54,240 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 75,246 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | 7,150 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 49,356 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 2,465 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 54,240 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 8,525 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 13,999 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | 300 mi |
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