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Problems with 2003 Ford Thunderbird POWER TRAIN

On average, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird starts to “feel” problems with the POWER TRAIN and its various aspects after 37 000 miles.

Components Affected by POWER TRAIN Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 2003 Ford Thunderbird about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 3

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on 2003 Ford Thunderbird

While making a u-turn in a culd-e-sac at 5 mph, the wrench light came on. i can only reach a speed of 40 mph now. i am afraid to turn the car off until i get home. *tr

The vehicles rearend (differential) develops a howling noise, noticable at 40+ mph. this same problem has occurred twice before. the dealership has replaced the rearend on two previous occassions. the noise is starting to occur again, if replaced this would be the fourth rearend.

Transmission failed at 400 miles. when backing out vehicle accelerated, forcing the driver to apply pressure to the brakes.*ak *mr

Dt: while driving at 55-60 mph the engine started to bog down and slowly died. had been to dealer numerous times concerning this problem and a transmission. vehicle had been checked diagnosticians, and was unable to find anything wrong. dealer had never indicated what was wrong. no repairs were made other than a rebuild of the transmission when first purchased. problem with the engine dying was intermittent. no repairs were made because they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak *nm

My transmission was having issues with shifting. lights flashed on dashboard. *jb

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