- The 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.
- 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 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2005 for the storage.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years2005 Ford Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 193 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford 500 | 99 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-350 | 55 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-450 | 33 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 26 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford Cvpi | 20 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 11 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-550 | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird
Does the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird: storage (March 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Ford Thunderbird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Thunderbird year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
1960 (1), 1965 (1). See every Ford Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Ford Thunderbird has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data