Ford Econoline: Electrical

Affects Ford Econoline · 1997 — about 277 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 LITRE ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING, AND A POTENTIAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CABLE CHAFING AND CONVOLUTE AND A TIE STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational