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2005 Ford Thunderbird Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
12/12/12 NHTSA ID: 10048099
TSB ID: TSB-12-8-1

Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. models 2003-05 thunderbird
12/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10017917
TSB ID: 18615

Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
05/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10014594
TSB ID: 18320

Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013401
TSB ID: 042213

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module.
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

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.
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09/24/04 NHTSA ID: 10009344
TSB ID: 17946

Abs warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code c1145 and/or c1155.
10/24/08 Engine NHTSA ID: 10026402
TSB ID: CSP 07M07

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.
07/25/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10022290
TSB ID: 0708

Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. sample consumer letter attached.
12/07/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017898
TSB ID: 05612

Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
11/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636096
TSB ID: 0295

Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. service tips.
12/07/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017925
TSB ID: 02162

Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
05/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014703
TSB ID: 18515

Moisture in storage compartment. *eh
04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014310
TSB ID: 042616

Weld bonding procedure.

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Ford Thunderbird TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.