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2005 Ford Thunderbird Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Mar 18, 2005

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Ford Thunderbird average of 1.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2005 Ford Thunderbird recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 05V113000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Reported Mar 18, 2005

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Ford Thunderbird model years

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2005 Ford Thunderbird recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology