Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V327000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V327000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 83,687 affected units, FORD/BATTERY TERMINAL TO ENGINE BLOCK CONNECTION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. the recall began on july 23, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V327000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-07-07T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/battery terminal to engine block connection
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 83,687

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S15
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.
Consequence Summary: If the ground wire is loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. the recall began on july 23, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V327000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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