NHTSA recall 04V327000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Ford Excursion and 4 more
Reported Jul 7, 200483,687 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 04S15Built Dec 1, 2002 – Mar 31, 2003
The defect
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.
The risk
If the ground wire IS loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. the recall began on july 23, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.