2005 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others recall: cables
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 9, 2005. It covers about 98,836 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 98,836
- reported
- Nov 9, 2005
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 2005
- related complaints
- 104
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
- Risk
- This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 05V518000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 2005 2005
- Lincoln Town Car 2005 2005
- Mercury Grand Marquis 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 05V518000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others cables?
Yes. Recall 05V518000, reported on November 9, 2005, covers about 98,836 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V518000?
Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
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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