1997 Ford Econoline recall: cables
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 2, 1996. It covers about 5,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,000
- reported
- Oct 2, 1996
- owners notified
- Oct 25, 1996
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for chafing of the cable and will add insulation and a tie strap to the battery cable harness.
Recall number 96V193000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Econoline 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 96V193000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford Econoline cables?
Yes. Recall 96V193000, reported on October 2, 1996, covers about 5,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V193000?
Dealers will inspect for chafing of the cable and will add insulation and a tie strap to the battery cable harness.
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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