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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2005 Ford Thunderbird

There have been 14 technical service bulletins issued for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird.

1 2005 Ford Thunderbird battery TSB (Bulletin TSB-12-8-1)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2012
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2007 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2006 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan.

2 2005 Ford Thunderbird (pws) TSB (Bulletin TSB-12-8-1)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2012
Component: (pws).
Bulletin Summary: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2007 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2006 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan.

3 2005 Ford Thunderbird engine TSB (Bulletin CSP 07M07)

Bulletin Date: May. 20, 2008
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Ford/Lincoln Mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year Lincoln LS and Ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3. 9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and on 2003 my vehicles only , engine valve cover gaskets.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.

4 2005 Ford Thunderbird ignition TSB (Bulletin CSP 07M07)

Bulletin Date: May. 20, 2008
Component: Ignition.
Bulletin Summary: Ford/Lincoln Mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year Lincoln LS and Ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3. 9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and on 2003 my vehicles only , engine valve cover gaskets.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.

5 2005 Ford Thunderbird automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 0708)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 19, 2007
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird.

6 2005 Ford Thunderbird battery TSB (Bulletin 0295)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 14, 2005
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. Service tips.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2006 Lincoln LS.

7 2005 Ford Thunderbird structure body TSB (Bulletin 02162)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Structure body.
Bulletin Summary: Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3. 9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.

8 2005 Ford Thunderbird engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin 18615)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2005
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.
 

9 2005 Ford Thunderbird power train TSB (Bulletin 05612)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

10 2005 Ford Thunderbird structure body TSB (Bulletin 18515)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2005
Component: Structure body.
Bulletin Summary: Moisture in storage compartment.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird.

11 2005 Ford Thunderbird structure TSB (Bulletin 042616)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 31, 2004
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Weld bonding procedure.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2005 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 2005 Ford GT, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Sable.

12 2005 Ford Thunderbird automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 042107)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 2004
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford B Series, 1998 Ford B Series, 1999 Ford B Series, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350, 1998 Ford F-350, 1999 Ford F-350, 2000 Ford F-350, 2001 Ford F-350, 2002 Ford F-350, 2003 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-450, 1998 Ford F-450, 1999 Ford F-450, 2000 Ford F-450, 2001 Ford F-450, 2002 Ford F-450, 2003 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-450, 1997 Ford F-550, 1998 Ford F-550, 1999 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F-550, 2001 Ford F-550, 2002 Ford F-550, 2003 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

13 2005 Ford Thunderbird steering TSB (Bulletin 18320)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2004
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.

14 2005 Ford Thunderbird brake antilock abs warning light TSB (Bulletin 042213)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 15, 2004
Component: Brake antilock abs warning light.
Bulletin Summary: Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.

15 2005 Ford Thunderbird engine TSB (Bulletin 031404)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 23, 2004
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes TSB 03-14-04.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

16 2005 Ford Thunderbird brake antilock abs warning light TSB (Bulletin 17946)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2004
Component: Brake antilock abs warning light.
Bulletin Summary: Abs warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code c1145 and/or c1155.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS.


Also see Common problems of Ford Thunderbird.




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