2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls and problems

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird has 1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2005 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 4 Thunderbird model years — 4th most.

1recalls

27complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

39,789median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Mar 18, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V113000 · 56 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Ford recall no. 05S29.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control4

Wheels3

Electronic Stability Control2

Power Train2

Seats1

Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005 vs. other Ford Thunderbird years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Ford Thunderbird, the latest from Mar 18, 2005 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (7), electrical system (5), fuel system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.