2003 Ford Thunderbird Reliability

2002 Ford Thunderbird 2 dr Convertible Deluxe

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Deluxe Convertible (3.9L V8 5-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Ford Thunderbird by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Intake Manifold Gasket (3.0L engine only), failure of the Ignition Coils (3.9L engine only), and a periodic problem is failure of the Valve Cover Gaskets. Failure of the Intake Manifold Gasket is outlined in Lincoln TSB #04-17-4. The cost to repair the Intake Manifold Gasket is estimated at $15.50 in parts and $65.00 in labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils is estimated at $67.38 each for parts and $39.00 each for labor. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gaskets is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $175.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		5 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Thunderbird by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.