NHTSA Campaign 19V805000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Nov 12, 2019 · 135,725 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

Consequence

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-150 2019 135,725
FORD F-150 2020 135,725

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V805000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.