2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
ONE OF THE 4 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR SUSPENSION TO THE VEHICLE FELL OUT OF THE CAR. THE BOLT FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AND POSSIBLY OVER TORQUING AT THE FACTORY. SEVERE CORROSION INSIDE THE POCKET THAT HOUSES THIS BOLT. FORD DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED AND IS AT LEAST 10 HOURS LABOR AND IS CONCERNED THE REMAINING 3 BOLTS MAY BE CORRODED AS WELL. THEY ARE ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE FRAME RAIL ON THE BODY MAY BE AFFECTED. THIS HAS BEEN A SOUTH FLORIDA CAR ITS ENTIRE LIFE AND HAS BEEN GARAGED ITS WHOLE LIFE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT OR SNOW AND HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN IN RAIN ON LIMITED OCCASIONS. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD FALL OUT OF THE CAR. *TR
Other 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD Problem Areas
Engine
7 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint