NHTSA Recall 05V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V113000; Date: Mar. 18, 2005
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford Thunderbird; 2005 Lincoln LS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 2005
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