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2005 Ford Thunderbird TSBs

14 Thunderbird Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Thunderbird problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2005 Thunderbird TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014594
    • TSB Reference #18320

    Description: VIBRATION FELT FOR A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER PARKING. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014594

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013401
    • TSB Reference #042213

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1145 AND/OR C1155 STORED IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013401

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009344
    • TSB Reference #17946

    Description: ABS WARNING INDICATOR ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1145 AND/OR C1155. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009344

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017917
    • TSB Reference #18615

    Description: UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017917

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported MAY 20 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026402
    • TSB Reference #CSP 07M07

    Description: 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.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026402

    • Date Reported AUGUST 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011162
    • TSB Reference #031404

    Description: 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.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011162

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017898
    • TSB Reference #05612

    Description: DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS - 5R55S TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017898

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported APRIL 19 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10022290
    • TSB Reference #0708

    Description: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10022290

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014086
    • TSB Reference #042107

    Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014086

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #636096
    • TSB Reference #0295

    Description: EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636096

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported MAY 20 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026402
    • TSB Reference #CSP 07M07

    Description: 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.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026402

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported JUNE 07 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017925
    • TSB Reference #02162

    Description: WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017925

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014703
    • TSB Reference #18515

    Description: MOISTURE IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014703

Ford Contact Information

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Dearborn, MI 48126

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