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2005 Ford Thunderbird Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2005 Ford Thunderbird, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
27
owner complaints to NHTSA
18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V113000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Ford Thunderbird have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,565 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 stat”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Dash board cracked few places by Windshield. It's really Between WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. ANY RECALLS OR COMPLAINTS? [XXX] THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 26, 2022 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway16 / 22
FuelPremium
EPA classTwo Seaters
Engine8 cyl, 3.9 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd

Compare Ford Thunderbird model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Thunderbird model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1960 Ford Thunderbird01
1965 Ford Thunderbird01
1967 Ford Thunderbird40
1970 Ford Thunderbird11
1971 Ford Thunderbird10
1972 Ford Thunderbird30
1973 Ford Thunderbird40
1974 Ford Thunderbird10
1975 Ford Thunderbird40
1976 Ford Thunderbird10
1977 Ford Thunderbird41
1978 Ford Thunderbird31
1979 Ford Thunderbird31
1980 Ford Thunderbird13
1983 Ford Thunderbird33
1984 Ford Thunderbird126
1985 Ford Thunderbird114
1986 Ford Thunderbird123
1987 Ford Thunderbird161
1988 Ford Thunderbird292
1989 Ford Thunderbird4124
1990 Ford Thunderbird3140
1991 Ford Thunderbird3112
1992 Ford Thunderbird3184
1993 Ford Thunderbird3423
1994 Ford Thunderbird0300
1995 Ford Thunderbird0261
1996 Ford Thunderbird2233
1997 Ford Thunderbird0169
1998 Ford Thunderbird03
1999 Ford Thunderbird02
2002 Ford Thunderbird193
2003 Ford Thunderbird033
2004 Ford Thunderbird134
2005 Ford Thunderbird127

Checking a specific 2005 Ford Thunderbird

How do I know if my 2005 Ford Thunderbird has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Ford Thunderbird; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V113000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.