NHTSA recall 07V140000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Ford F-250 and 3 more
Reported Mar 26, 20071,022 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 07S50Built Dec 18, 2006 – Jan 28, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
The risk
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.