NHTSA Campaign 05V518000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Nov 9, 2005 · 98,836 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 2005 | 98,836 |
| LINCOLN | TOWN CAR | 2005 | 98,836 |
| MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS | 2005 | 98,836 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V518000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.