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Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component73
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 23 |
| Power train | 15 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 11 |
| Engine | 7 | 10 |
| Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| Suspension | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Tires | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 3 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“Rattle in my front end E code for transmission”
- Suspension
“Basically, all suspension rusted out, including both front suspensions, spindle rods, sway bar, outer tie rods, both rear tie rod links, rear lower and upper control arms , front upper control arms, rear shocks.”
- Unknown or other
“When I open the vehicle door at night other vehicle drivers can not see my opened vehicle door when I enter or exit the vehicle even with a reflector or light on the vehicle door because it is blocked when enter or exit…”
Other Ford Thunderbird model years
- 20051 recall27 complaints
- 20041 recall34 complaints
- 20030 recalls33 complaints
- 20021 recall93 complaints
Other Ford models
- 2003 F-1504 recalls423 complaints
- 2003 Escape7 recalls558 complaints
- 2003 Explorer2 recalls1,131 complaints
- 2003 Focus1 recall977 complaints
- 2003 F-2505 recalls294 complaints
- 2003 Mustang1 recall231 complaints
- 2003 F-3505 recalls222 complaints
- 2003 Taurus3 recalls1,223 complaints
- 2003 Expedition1 recall615 complaints
- 2003 Ranger1 recall243 complaints
- 2003 Windstar8 recalls1,510 complaints
- 2003 E-3507 recalls46 complaints
2003 Ford Thunderbird recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 73 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Ford Thunderbird?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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