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Ford Recall 05S38: Positive Battery Cable
2005 Ford Crown Victoria
This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery — Cables
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on November 18, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673, or Lincoln/Mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
- Documents (12)
- Renotification Notice - 03/28/2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
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