FORD THUNDERBIRD 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | THUNDERBIRD | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-04 | 2005-03-18 | 2005-03-28 |
Production Dates: 2005-02-23 - 2005-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 052S29
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
