Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V031000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 120,000 affected units, FORD/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines. the battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. if misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. owner notification began march 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V031000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-02-06T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/battery cable routing

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 120,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S02

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines. the battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. if misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence Summary: The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. owner notification began march 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5jm3_arzu.usyp

NHTSA ID: 01V031000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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