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2003 Ford Thunderbird Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird

Engine
13
Electrical
12
Powertrain
11
Brakes
10
Airbags
5
Suspension
4
Speed Control
4

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 15, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIG...
Mar 15, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CAR DE-POWERS AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 20-25 MPH. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. THEY WILL S...
Dec 21, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE A 2003 FORD EXCURSION DIESEL TURBO 6.0 ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 5...
Oct 24, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2003 FORD EXPLORER IS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY OTHER FIRE VICTIMS: CRUISE CONTR...
Jul 17, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR FUSES REPEATED BLOW AND ALSO THE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION...
Jun 18, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI PURCHASED MY 2003 FORD FOCUS IN 2005 AND EVER SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCH GETS STUCK BUT IT HAS GOT ...
Aug 15, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTI HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY EXPEDITION 2003 SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO THE G...
Jun 17, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HEARD CNN'S REPORT ON FORD'S THAT COULD HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FIRE DUE TO A HOT WIRED CRUISE CONTROL...
Jun 1, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE IGNITION SWITCH IN MY FORD FOCUS ZX3 (2003) HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE ON 6/17/04 AT 17,301 M...
Apr 27, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT: WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK ALONG WITH DARK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. VEHICLE HESITATED ...
Dec 23, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY FORD EXPLORER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER SINCE NEW. *NM
May 2, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTA COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN IT DOES NO OTHER ...

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