Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Supercab Pickup Trucks. The Positive Battery Cable Is Taped To The Negative Cable Which Contains A Clip To Secure The Assembly To The Side Frame Rail. If Incorrectly Positioned, The Positive Battery Cable Can Contact The Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
SUPERCAB
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V056000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
If The Cable Wears, A Complete Electrical System Failure Can Occur And Potential Sparking And/Or Ignition Of Flammable Material.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And/Or Modify The Battery Cable Clips To Ensure That They Are Properly Located.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19971020
End Of Manufacture
19980216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4000
Date Owners Notified
19980316
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19980312