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2003 Ford Thunderbird

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 494
3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

50 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7 Engine 7 Power Train 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Ford Thunderbird?

EPA figures for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.