There's a problem with the battery cable in your vehicle, which could cause a fire
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, the battery cable could overheat and catch fire, posing a serious safety risk
Free Fix
A Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer will inspect and fix the cable for free, either by repositioning the fuse link or replacing it if it's damaged
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
The sound insulating panel under your dashboard is designed to keep heat and noise out of your vehicle. In certain police and commercial heavy-duty Ford models, this panel could sag and touch the hot exhaust system, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the panel could catch on fire, producing a burning smell and smoke. This could lead to a fire, posing a significant risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the existing insulating panel with a new, heat-resistant design, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING DASH INSULATOR AND INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN INSULATOR PAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.