Recall 05V113000: 2005 Lincoln LS and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 18, 2005

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

56vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Ford Thunderbird27 complaints
• 2005 Lincoln LS90 complaints