Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Thunderbird

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Differential Unit problems
1
Transmission Failure problems
1

Automatic Transmission problem #1

My transmission was having issues with shifting. Lights flashed on dashboard.

Differential Unit problem #2

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 Failure problem #3

Transmission failed at 400 miles. When backing out vehicle accelerated, forcing the driver to apply pressure to the brakes.


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