Ford Thunderbird; Lincoln LS (2005): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 05V113000 · Mar 18, 2005 · Ford Motor Company
56
vehicles affected
56
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V113000
- Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 56
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage
- Model years
- 2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Thunderbird | 2005 |
| Lincoln | LS | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V113000?
2 models: Ford Thunderbird (2005), Lincoln LS (2005), about 56 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V113000?
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.
What can happen?
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.