1999 Ford F-350 and Ford Supercab recall: cables
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 12, 1998. It covers about 4,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,000
- reported
- Mar 12, 1998
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 1998
- related complaints
- 8
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.
- Risk
- If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
Recall number 98V056000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-350 1999 1999
- Ford Supercab 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 98V056000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-350 and Ford Supercab cables?
Yes. Recall 98V056000, reported on March 12, 1998, covers about 4,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V056000?
Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
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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