Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 97V111000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1997-07-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V111000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,300
Reported to NHTSA
1997-07-14
Owners notified
1997-11-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) ENGINE OR 7.0L EFI (GASOLINE) ENGINE WITH THE OPTIONAL CAB FLOOR PAN REINFORCEMENT. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS OR BATTERY CABLE CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE OPTIONAL CAB REINFORCEMENT AND THE FRAME CAUSING AN ABRASION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REINFORCEMENT(S) AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF THE REVISED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS RETENTION BRACKET) AND BATTERY CABLE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 3, 1997. 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F7001997 1996 1995 1994

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.