Recalls › 96V193000

NHTSA recall 96V193000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Ford Econoline

Reported Oct 2, 19965,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 10, 1996 – Sep 5, 1996

The defect

The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.

The risk

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.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect for chafing of the cable and will add insulation and a tie strap to the battery cable harness.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Econoline
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification began october 14, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.