Recall
Ford Econoline — 96V193000
NHTSA ID
96V193000
Make
Ford
Model
Econoline
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1996-10-02
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
5,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT.
Consequence
IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT TO GROUND CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING OF THE CABLE AND WILL ADD INSULATION AND A TIE STRAP TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS.