NHTSA recall 05V113000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Ford Thunderbird and 1 more
Reported Mar 18, 200556 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 052S29Built Feb 23, 2005 – Feb 28, 2005
The defect
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 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.