Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V026000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V026000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
72
Reported to NHTSA
1990-02-12
Owners notified
1990-03-09

Defect description

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.

Safety risk

CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Thunderbird1990
MERCURY Cougar1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.