FORD / THUNDERBIRD 2005
LINCOLN / LS 2005
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V113000
Recall Date : MAR 16, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.

Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S29. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONÂ'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.