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

Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery — Cables

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (5)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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