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2000-2001 Ford Focus recall: cables

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 6, 2002. It covers about 291,854 vehicles.

vehicles affected
291,854
reported
Nov 6, 2002
owners notified
Feb 10, 2003
related complaints
1,839

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.
Risk
This, in turn, could cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage to the cables. Besides heat damage, the "check engine" light may illuminate, the vehicle may fail to start, or smoke, melting, or fire could also occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 02V288000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,839 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 02V288000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Focus cables?

Yes. Recall 02V288000, reported on November 6, 2002, covers about 291,854 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V288000?

Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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