Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #19V805000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V805000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2019-2020 f-150 vehicles Includes 135,725 affected units, Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019-2020 f-150 vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 f-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the power distribution box (pdb) 12v cable and battery monitoring system (bms) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. the engine could also stall.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/bms/pdb joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 25, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s40.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V805000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2019-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Excessive sealant adhesive on battery cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 135,725

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 19S40
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 f-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the power distribution box (pdb) 12v cable and battery monitoring system (bms) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. the engine could also stall.
Consequence Summary: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. this condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/bms/pdb joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 25, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s40.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.52

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