Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V029000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 762,201 affected units, FORD/IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL SHORT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. the potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V029000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/ignition switch electrical short

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 762,201

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99S02

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. the potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.

Consequence Summary: This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-2m3c_rhmn~79qj

NHTSA ID: 99V029000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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