Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V177000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/15/1996 to 07/19/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 5500 | 10/11/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. a shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. in addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. damaged battery cables will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being october 7, 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 98-4742 | 09/01/1998 | 607157 | Vehicle stalls upon acceleration. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 032125 | 10/30/2003 | 9779 | 10004836 | Aftermarket wiring alterations - service tip. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 9779 | 03/31/1997 | 51916 | Wiring- aftermarket wiring alterations- service tip. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| #96v17700, consumer has been waiting for parts since november of 96. taking vehicle t0 (2) different dealers. ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Took vehicle to dealer regarding recall notice received, dealer does not have the parts and cant get them, has been unable to receive them from manufacturer. *ak consumer states has been to dealership 3 times and dealer still unable to get part.*jb | |||