2005 Ford Thunderbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbird years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. That ranks 7th out of 9 Thunderbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 27owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Thunderbird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 15% | 44,168 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 15% | 27,629 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11% | 35,673 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 11% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 11% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 7% | 39,843 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 38,643 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 53,081 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH over a speed bump, the contact heard a loud grinding noise with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank with no…
Dash board cracked few places by Windshield. It's really Between WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. ANY RECALLS OR COMPLAINTS? [XXX] THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Sudden unintended acceleration on two occasions. Car only has 11,000 miles
While driving my car on the highway last evening, the left shoulder airbag was deployed. I immediately pulled the car to the side of the road. I noted that the left front tire was flat. My husband changed the tire. Upon removing the wheel we noted that the tire was completely normal, but the rim…
Throttle body system failure causing inappropriate vehicle deceleration while driving. This condition happens without warning and can cause another vehicle to rear end you. I have already had one throttle body replaced due to this condition in 2013 and my vehicle is having the same problems again…
Other Ford Thunderbird years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Thunderbird | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Thunderbird | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 169 | 0 |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 233 | 2 |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 261 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford Thunderbird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thunderbird model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.