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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
27
Latest campaign
Mar 18, 2005

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Mar 18, 2005
05V113000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 18, 2005Latest campaign
Mar 18, 200505V113000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V113000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
Risk
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V113000 · Mar 18, 2005
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component27

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
27Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system519000
Vehicle speed control415000
Air bags415000
Engine415000
Wheels311000
Fuel/propulsion system311000
Engine and engine cooling311000
Fuel system27000
Gasoline27000
Power train27000
Electronic stability control (ESC)27000
Structure14000
Seats14000
Steering14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH over a speed bump, the contact heard a loud grinding noise with no warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 10/17/2024 · ODI 11620384
  • Structure

    “Dash board cracked few places by Windshield. It's really Between WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. ANY RECALLS OR COMPLAINTS? [XXX] THANK YOU.”

    Filed 05/26/2022 · ODI 11466232
  • Vehicle speed control

    “Sudden unintended acceleration on two occasions. Car only has 11,000 miles”

    Filed 06/23/2021 · ODI 11422055

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2005 Ford Thunderbird recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The most recent, 05V113000 (reported March 18, 2005), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (19%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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