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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird.
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Thunderbird (2 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Ford Thunderbird version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Thunderbird 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.