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NHTSA recall 80V147000

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

Ford Ltd and 2 more

Reported Nov 13, 198018,154 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Oct 1, 1980

The defect

Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. Water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Ltd
1981
Lincoln Mark Vi
1981
Mercury Marquis
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 and 5.8 literengines.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit within the relay may cause overheatingwhich could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.