NHTSA Campaign 95V092000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported May 9, 1995 · 13,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
A CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING WHERE THE TILT HOOD MOUNTED LAMPS ATTACH TO THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS WAS BUILT WITHOUT SEALING PLUGS. MOISTURE, ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE CONNECTION RESULTING IN CROSSED CIRCUITS, SHORTS OR CORROSION OF THE WIRING OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence
THE HEADLAMPS OR OTHER FRONT-END LIGHTING SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND INSTALL SEALING PLUGS IN THE OPEN CAVITIES. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION, A NEW CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | B600 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | B600 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | B700 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | B700 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F600 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F600 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F700 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F700 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F800 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | F800 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | FT900 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | FT900 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LA9000 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LA9000 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LL9000 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LL9000 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LTA9000 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LTA9000 | 1995 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LTL9000 | 1994 | 13,000 |
| FORD | LTL9000 | 1995 | 13,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V092000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.