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2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls and problems

1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird.

1
recalls
27
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

NHTSA campaign 05V113000 · reported March 18, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 56 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 17, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline · 33,118 miles

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH over a speed bump, the contact heard a loud grinding noise with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank with no warning light illuminated…

May 26, 2022 · Structure

Dash board cracked few places by Windshield. It's really Between WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. ANY RECALLS OR COMPLAINTS? […] THANK YOU. […] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Jun 23, 2021 · Vehicle speed control

Sudden unintended acceleration on two occasions. Car only has 11,000 miles

May 6, 2021 · Air bags

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY LAST EVENING, THE LEFT SHOULDER AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I NOTED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. MY HUSBAND CHANGED THE TIRE. UPON REMOVING THE WHEEL WE NOTED THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL, BUT THE RIM WAS FRACTURED ON THE…

Sep 23, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles

THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING INAPPROPRIATE VEHICLE DECELERATION WHILE DRIVING. THIS CONDITION HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN CAUSE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REAR END YOU. I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED DUE TO THIS CONDITION IN 2013 AND MY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE COMPUTER PROGRAM…

Thunderbird model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 19340
2003 03320
2004 13450
2005 12700

Across all years, the 2002 Thunderbird has the most complaints (93). All Ford Thunderbird years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird, the most recent reported on March 18, 2005 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (5 complaints), followed by air bags (4).
How many 2005 Ford Thunderbird complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 27 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 17, 2024.