2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Ford Thunderbird specs
| Engine | 3.9L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2003 Ford Thunderbird: every figure
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Thunderbird
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (7), service brakes (7) and power train (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Ford Thunderbird: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 2003 Ford Thunderbird for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 3.9L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined, so budget about 39 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $68.79 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Thunderbird suits
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.
Space, size and seats
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. The EPA measures its luggage space at 227 litres, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Thunderbird answers the big questions. A week with the Thunderbird answers more than any brochure. Rent the Thunderbird first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Questions first?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Ford Thunderbird from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Ford Thunderbird before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.