2005 Ford Thunderbird & 2005 Lincoln LS recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's 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 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V113000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 052S29
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-392-3673
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 4, 2005
- Built
- Feb 23, 2005 – Feb 28, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.