1994-1997 Ford F700 recall: front underhood
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 14, 1997. It covers about 3,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,300
- reported
- Jul 14, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 3, 1997
- related complaints
- 7
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.
Recall number 97V111000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 97V111000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1997 Ford F700 front underhood?
Yes. Recall 97V111000, reported on July 14, 1997, covers about 3,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V111000?
Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.
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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