2003 Ford Thunderbird Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Complaint received via e-mail. Front right brake caliper came off and locked up wheel and slid my car sideways when brakes were applied. 2003, Ford, Thunderbird on the day of delivery with 300 miles on the car caliper bolt fell out, and when brakes applied the caliper turned up into the wheel, and jammed wheel. At 6:30 pm. Moved from left to right lane, and applied brakes to slow down approximately 25 MPH to turn into a parking lot. Original speed was between 35 and 40 MPH. Released brakes, and heard a clung under the car as if we ran over something. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106796, filed 2005-03, 300 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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