Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | ENGINE | THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING INAPPROPRIATE VEHICLE DECELERATION WHILE DRIVING. THIS CONDITIO... |
| Oct 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE ... |
| Nov 24, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ON NOV 24,2009, THE THROTTLE BODY MOTOR FAILED AND CAUSED MY 2005 FORD THUNDERBIRD TO CUT OFF IN TRA... |
| Dec 29, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS RISEN TO HOT THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THE FIRST WAS... |