Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 4 problems related to other fuel system tank assembly (under the other fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the Thunderbird.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while in side the vehicle an abnormal odor appeared as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and noticed fuel leaking from the gas tank. The vehicle has not been seen or diagnosed. No dealer contacted. The failure recurred. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 05v113000 fuel system, gasoline as a possible solution to the failure that occurred. However the VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no further assistance was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Ck.
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the fuel system and a vapor fuel leak. As a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v113000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 11,000.
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. While driving various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v113000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled "raw" fuel in the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaked all over the garage at home and the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking around the seam of the fuel tank cover. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Pump problems | |
| Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |