Make : FORD | Model : THUNDERBIRD | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20050223 - 20050228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V113000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050404 | Date Received by ODI: 20050318 | Date Added to Database: 20050328 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 052S29 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 56 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |