Recall 05V-113
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 Ford Thunderbird and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-113
- Reported
- March 18, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 56 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed], lincoln at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 05s29.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Thunderbird 2005
- Lincoln LS 2005