2003 Ford Thunderbird Review

Name: 2003 Ford Thunderbird Review
Brand: Ford
Price: 647 USD
Rating: 4.9 (70 reviews)

Price Estimate: $647 - $1,048

2002 Ford Thunderbird 2 dr Convertible Deluxe

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Silky-smooth V8, cool retro styling, relaxed yet capable handling, available bolt-on hardtop.

Cons

Lacks trunk space, lackluster interior design, no manual or automanual transmission offered.

What’s new

Now in its second year, the Thunderbird gains 28 more horsepower and 25 more pound-feet of torque, bringing the totals to 280 and 286, respectively. The bump in power is due to new electronic throttle control and variable cam timing. All-speed traction control comes standard, and heated seats are now available as options. The instrument cluster has been revised, and new exterior and colors brighten up the palette. Finally, a new saddle interior package makes its debut with full saddle-style leather for the seats, steering wheel and shift knob.

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Fun to drive and fun to be seen driving, the Thunderbird successfully straddles a fine line between luxury and performance.

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2003 Ford Thunderbird
Deluxe Convertible
$13,500
good price
$3,080 below market
- 53,528 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- White Bear Subaru (227 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Vadnais Heights, MN
PRICE DROP FROM $14,995. In Good Shape. Deluxe trim. Leather Interior, Dual Zone A/C, CD Changer, Alloy Wheels, Convertible Hardtop, Non-Smoker vehicl...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAHP60A93Y107280
Stock: P23258
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2025
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2003 Ford Thunderbird
Premium Convertible
$21,992
fair price
$574 below market
- 14,018 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- North Star Ford (260 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Duluth, MN
New Price! Red 2003 Ford Thunderbird RWD 5-Speed Automatic 3.9L V8 DOHC 32V 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheel...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAHP60A23Y106648
Stock: 3Y106648
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-29-2025

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Rare Bird in a world of look alikes

csp.la.ca., 02/07/2007

2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

The Thunderbird is unique. After almost 3 years of ownership, I still get looks, questions and comments. They call the style retro, but actually it is a modern take of the early T-birds. The interior, I think is not unique but pretty good. For some reason I prefer the T-Bird to my BMW 540I. I like the car, I like the experience of owning the car. I was going to buy something else, but I …

Attracts attention

lhaskins, 08/08/2014

2003 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

I purchased this 2003 T-Bird (torch red with white roof) new and have had it ever since. It is not our primary car although we originally bought it for my wife to take to work. It was not long before we placed it in the garage (where it is now) with a dust cover on it. With 21,000+ it is more of a "toy" to enjoy riding in around town when the weather is cooperative. It is not …

Luv My Bird

David R. Adinolfi, 05/19/2007

2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

I bought this 2003 T'Bird primarily for my wife. We started our special car life with an MGA 40 odd years ago. It was fun, but now in our older years we appreciate the amenities in our Bird. It has good power, special looks and it's fun to drive. It is really comfortable for a car this size and we appreciate that since neither of us is small. And it will accommodate 2 full sets of golf …

TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR

merc51, 01/04/2014

2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)

Beautiful car. Purchased in January 2013 for wife who loved it. White with hardtop and black and white interior. Had only 73000 miles on it and looked hardly used. came with all service records. Car was fun until the summer when the HVAC fan controller would only run at full blast. Found out that part was unavailable EVERYWHERE in the world but just as important cost to replace was over …

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2003 Thunderbird Highlights

Trim:

Deluxe

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,815
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$265/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Thunderbird include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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