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Ford Thunderbird MPG

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2003 2003 2dr Convertible 280-hp 3.9L V8 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 18
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With the turbocharged 262hp 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird has been averaging 18 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Ford Thunderbirds in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Ford Thunderbird in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on most or all of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird

2003 Ford Thunderbird Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 2dr Convertible 252-horsepower 3.9L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
This car consistently delivers 28 to 32 miles per gallon on the highway cruising at 110 kph (65 mph)and for a V8 engine this is excellent. see full Ford Thunderbird review
 

2003 Ford Thunderbird Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Thunderbird's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.