Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the 2005 Thunderbird.
Sudden unintended acceleration on two occasions. Car only has 11,000 miles.
Letter from constituent regarding an ongoing throttle problem with his 2005 Ford Thunderbird; information provided to NHTSA that may be the bases of a recall of the Thunderbird. The consumer stated in early August of this year, a yellow mechanic wrench light appeared on the dashboard at the time of start up. The consumer immediately stopped the vehicle, and made an appointment at the dealer. After a complete check-up, the vehicle was released to the consumer after the computer diagnostic system failed to reveal anything wrong. The next day, while driving 70 mph on the freeway while passing a slow moving truck, the wrench light illuminated again and the vehicle went into drive safe mode and immediately slowed down to 45 mph. The consumer was able to maneuver to the side of the road. Once the consumer made it to the dealer, the vehicle was left running, so the mechanic could do a computer diagnostic check. It was determined after testing, the throttle body and motor assembly were defective and replaced at a cost of $964. 27. Updated 03/31/14.
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