Are there any recalls on 2003 Ford Thunderbirds?
Are there any recalls on 2003 Ford Thunderbirds?
Ford issued a number of recalls or TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) to replace faulty COPs at no expense to Thunderbird owners. These TSBs applied to 2003-2005 Thunderbirds, but not the 2002.
What causes a Ford Thunderbird spark plug to fail?
These COPs can fail for a variety of reason, most of which involve either oil or water, or both, seeping into the spark plug enclosure and causing it to fail. Ford issued a number of recalls or TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) to replace faulty COPs at no expense to Thunderbird owners.
What causes a 2002 Thunderbird to go limp?
These TSBs applied to 2003-2005 Thunderbirds, but not the 2002. Defective COPs can cause a variety of problems and symptoms including stalling, rough idling, poor or choppy acceleration and loss of power causing the car to go into ‘limp’ mode.
What are the parts numbers on a 2002 Ford Thunderbird?
Most of the 2002 Thunderbirds have part numbers that begin with ‘1W.’ Ford made a number of changes beginning with the 2003 Thunderbird, including re-programming the 3.9 liter V8 engine for additional horsepower. Many parts for the 2002 Thunderbird, beginning with ‘1W,’ were superseded by part numbers beginning with ‘3W.’
What was the worst problem with a 2003 Ford Thunderbird?
Worst 2003 Ford Thunderbird Problems #1: Coil Failure 2003 Thunderbird Average Cost to Fix: $400 #2: Cooling Fan Motor Failure 2003 Thunderbird Average Cost to Fix: $1,500 #3: Instrument Cluster Continuously Resets 2003 Thunderbird Average Cost to Fix: $700
Are there any Ford Thunderbird electronic modules left?
Ford has discontinued many of the original electronic modules for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. Some of the older part numbers have been replaced or superseded by different, updated part numbers, but many of those are also out of production and unavailable.
These TSBs applied to 2003-2005 Thunderbirds, but not the 2002. Defective COPs can cause a variety of problems and symptoms including stalling, rough idling, poor or choppy acceleration and loss of power causing the car to go into ‘limp’ mode.
Most of the 2002 Thunderbirds have part numbers that begin with ‘1W.’ Ford made a number of changes beginning with the 2003 Thunderbird, including re-programming the 3.9 liter V8 engine for additional horsepower. Many parts for the 2002 Thunderbird, beginning with ‘1W,’ were superseded by part numbers beginning with ‘3W.’
