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A listing of the Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins that have been issued for the 2002 to 2005 Ford Thunderbird.  It is not complete.

Be Aware, a Technical Service Bulletin is not a recall; it's advice for the technician to use in diagnosing and repairing a problem that may occur on some Thunderbirds.  They also include service and diagnostic tips.
Many of these bulletins may be found in full on the Thunderbirdnest.com website in the TSB sub forum
under the Tech Forums > 2002-2005 Thunderbird Garage forum (you must join(free to join) to view the tech forums).
alldata.com also lists these bulletins but you must join to read them in full.

The following is a guide only to what may affect each year or all years.
 
. 2002 . 2003 . 2004 . 2005 .
. Number & Issue Date  Title Number & Issue Date  Title  Number & Issue Date Title  Number & Issue Date Title
Recalls 02S38 JUL 02  Recall - Seat Belt Defect  . . 04S18S1 JUL 04  Recall - Seat Track Replacement  05S29 MAR 05  Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
. 02E21 JUN 02  Recall - Catalyst Monitor Sensor Connector Defect . . . . . .
Campaigns . . . . 04B22S3 MAY 05 Campaign - Additive For A/T Fluid 04B22S3 MAY 05 Campaign - Additive For A/T Fluid 

 
Technical Service Bulletins
2002 Thunderbird . 2003 Thunderbird . 2004 Thunderbird . 2005 Thunderbird .
TSB Number & Issue Date Title TSB Number & Issue Date Title TSB Number & Issue Date Title TSB Number & Issue Date Title
06-21-19 OCT 06   A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage  06-21-19 OCT 06 A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage 06-21-19 OCT 06  A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage 06-21-19 OCT 06  A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
06-18-16 SEP 06   Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification  06-18-16 SEP 06  Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification 06-18-16 SEP 06  Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification  06-18-16 SEP 06  Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification 
06-15-8 AUG 06  Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics 06-15-8 AUG 06  Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics 06-15-8 AUG 06  Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics 06-15-8 AUG 06 Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics 
06-8-3 MAY 06  Cruise Control - Diagnostics Updates . . . . . .

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. 06-5-16 MAR 06  Steering - Squeaking Noises When Turning Steering Wheel 
06-5-16 MAR 06 
Steering - Squeaking Noises When Turning Steering Wheel  06-5-16 MAR 06  Steering - Squeaking Noises When Turning Steering Wheel 
. . . . 06-4-2 MAR 06  Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips  06-4-2 MAR 06  Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips 
05-22-9 NOV 05  Electrical - Low/Dead Battery/No Crank Condition  05-22-9 NOV 05  Electrical - Low/Dead Battery/No Crank Condition  05-22-9 NOV 05  Electrical - Low/Dead Battery/No Crank Condition  05-22-9 NOV 05 Electrical - Low/Dead Battery/No Crank Condition 
05-22-8 NOV 05  Ignition System - Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips  05-22-8 NOV 05  Ignition System - Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips  05-22-8 NOV 05  Ignition System - Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips  05-22-8 NOV 05  Ignition System - Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips 
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05-21-8 OCT 05 
A/T - 5R55S, Delayed/Harsh Reverse Engagement 05-21-8 OCT 05  A/T - 5R55S, Delayed/Harsh Reverse Engagement
05-18-7 SEP 05  Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Service Tips 05-18-7 SEP 05  Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Service Tips 05-18-7 SEP 05  Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Service Tips  05-18-7 SEP 05  Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Service Tips
05-16-2 AUG 05  Ignition System - Engine Misfire/DTC's Set 
05-16-2 AUG 05 
Ignition System - Engine Misfire/DTC's Set  05-16-2 AUG 05  Ignition System - Engine Misfire/DTC's Set  05-16-2 AUG 05   Ignition System - Engine Misfire/DTC's Set 
. . 05-14-4 JUL 05  Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P2106 and P2135 Set 05-14-4 JUL 05  Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P2106 and P2135 Set  05-14-4 JUL 05  Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P2106 and P2135 Set 
05-13-11 JUL 05  Brakes/Interior - Park Brake Lever Boot Cracked  05-13-11 JUL 05  Brakes/Interior - Park Brake Lever Boot Cracked  05-13-11 JUL 05  Brakes/Interior - Park Brake Lever Boot Cracked 05-13-11 JUL 05  Brakes/Interior - Park Brake Lever Boot Cracked 
05-12-9 JUN 05  Body - Paint Abrasions on Rear Deck/Squeak/Creak Noise  05-12-9 JUN 05  Body - Paint Abrasions on Rear Deck/Squeak/Creak Noise 05-12-9 JUN 05  Body - Paint Abrasions on Rear Deck/Squeak/Creak Noise 05-12-9 JUN 05  Body - Paint Abrasions on Rear Deck/Squeak/Creak Noise 
. . . . . . 05-10-20 MAY 05  A/C - Blower Motor Inoperative
. . . . 05-9-3 MAY 05  Interior - Repair/Paint to Match Instructions 05-9-3 MAY 05  Interior - Repair/Paint to Match Instructions 
. . .05-3-1 FEB 05  .Engine Controls - MAF Sensor Diagnostic Service Tip .05-3-1 FEB 05  Engine Controls - MAF Sensor Diagnostic Service Tip  05-3-1 FEB 05  Engine Controls - MAF Sensor Diagnostic Service Tip 
. . . . . . 04-26-16 DEC 04  Body - Weld Bonding Procedure 
04-24-14 DEC 04  Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures 04-24-14 DEC 04  Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures  04-24-14 DEC 04  Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures  04-24-14 DEC 04  Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures 
04-24-3 DEC 04  Steering - Leather Coming Loose From Steering Wheel  04-24-3 DEC 04  Steering - Leather Coming Loose From Steering Wheel  04-24-3 DEC 04  Steering - Leather Coming Loose From Steering Wheel 04-24-3 DEC 04  Steering - Leather Coming Loose From Steering Wheel 
. . 04-22-13 NOV 04  ABS/TCS - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's C1145/C155 Set 04-22-13 NOV 04  ABS/TCS - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's C1145/C155 Set 04-22-13 NOV 04  ABS/TCS - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's C1145/C155 Set 
04-17-4 SEP 04  Engine Controls - MIL ON/Lean DTC Service Tips  04-17-4 SEP 04  Engine Controls - MIL ON/Lean DTC Service Tips  04-17-4 SEP 04  Engine Controls - MIL ON/Lean DTC Service Tips  . .
04-16-1 AUG 04  Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostics Tips  04-16-1 AUG 04  Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostics Tips 04-16-1 AUG 04  Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostics Tips 04-16-1 AUG 04  Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostics Tips
04-13-7 JUN 04  A/C - Rear Window Defroster/Antenna Diagnosis/Repair  04-13-7 JUN 04  A/C - Rear Window Defroster/Antenna Diagnosis/Repair  04-13-7 JUN 04  A/C - Rear Window Defroster/Antenna Diagnosis/Repair . .
. . 04-12-3 JUN 04  A/T - 5R55S TCIL Lamp ON/DTC P1744 Set . . . .
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04-11-3 JUN 04 
Body - Convertible Top Scuffing/Abnormal Wear . .
04-9-5 MAY 04  Body - Convertible Top/Removal Top Water Leaks  04-9-5 MAY 04  Body - Convertible Top/Removal Top Water Leaks 04-9-5 MAY 04  Body - Convertible Top/Removal Top Water Leaks  . .
. . . . 04-9-6 APR 04  Paint - Repair Due To Iron Particles/Acid Rain 04-9-6 APR 04  Paint - Repair Due To Iron Particles/Acid Rain
04-1-3 JAN 04  Interior - Door Trim Panel Service Kit  04-1-3 JAN 04 .Interior - Door Trim Panel Service Kit  04-1-3 JAN 04  Interior - Door Trim Panel Service Kit . .
03-23-2 NOV 03  Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips 03-23-2 NOV 03  Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips  . . . .
03-20-3 OCT 03  Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON 03-20-3 OCT 03  Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON  . . . .
03-18-1 SEP 03  Keyless Entry System - Service Tips 03-18-1 SEP 03  Keyless Entry System - Service Tips  03-18-1 SEP 03  Keyless Entry System - Service Tips . .
. . 03-15-8 AUG 03  A/T - 5R55S Harsh Shifting  . . . .
. . 03-15-9 AUG 03  Electrical - No Crank/No Start/Discharged Battery  . . . .
03-14-8 JUL 03  A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips  03-14-8 JUL 03  A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips  . . . .
03-8-3 APR 03  Engine - Oil Level Indicator Markings 03-8-3 APR 03  Engine - Oil Level Indicator Markings . . . .
03-7-3 APR 03  Engine Controls - Cold Engine Flooding/Hard Start . . . . . .
03-3-4 FEB 03  A/C - Lack of Cooling From Driver/Passenger Vents  . . . . .. .
03-3-5 FEB 03  Engine Controls - No Start/Hard Start/Rough Idle  . . . . . .
03-1-7 JAN 03  Electronics/Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC P0460 Set  . . . . . .
02-23-7 NOV 02  Cooling System - Premium Gold Coolant Service Info 02-23-7 NOV 02  Cooling System - Premium Gold Coolant Service Info  . . . .
02-21-14 OCT 02  Body - Convertible Top/Removable Roof Water Leaks . . . . . .
02-21-13 OCT 02  Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check  02-21-13 OCT 02  Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check  . . . .
02-21-3 OCT 02  Steering - Steering Column Pop/Click Noise  . . . . . .
02-20-3 OCT 02  A/T - Fluid Level Checking/Filling Tool & Procedure 
02-20-3 OCT 02 
A/T - Fluid Level Checking/Filling Tool & Procedure . . . .
02-17-6 SEP 02  A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling 02-17-6 SEP 02 A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling  . . . .
02-11-4 JUN 02  Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips  . . . . . .
02-10-2 MAY 02  Radio - Rapid Cyclic Clicking Noise on AM Band  . . . . . .
02-6-6 APR 02  A/T - 5R55N Oil Pan Drain Plug Fluid leak  . . . . . .
02-5-7 MAR 02  Power Window - Short Drop Glass Feature Inoperative  . . . . . .
02-5-6 MAR 02  Sheet Metal (Primed) - Preparation Procedure . . . . . .
02-1-6 JAN 02  Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment  . . .. . . .
01-24-6 DEC 01  Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures . . . . . .
01-23-6 NOV 01  Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations  . . . . . .
01-21-11 OCT 01 Engine - Overheating/MIL ON/DTC's P1285/P1299 Set  . . . . . .
01-20-5 OCT 01  Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection  . . . . . .