Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The electrical cable in your vehicle has a small link that helps protect the wires from damage. In some cases, this link can rub against a metal bolt and start to wear down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the link wears down and starts to fray, it could overheat and cause a fire, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will move the link away from the metal bolt to prevent damage. If the link has already been damaged, they'll replace it with a new one – free of charge.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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