1999 FORD SUPERCAB RECALL - #98V056000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD SUPERCAB |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/20/1997 - 2/16/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/1998 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED. |
| Notes |
OWNER/DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16,1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD SUPERCAB Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1999 FORD SUPERCAB Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 23, 2001 - 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVESHAFT THUMP / CLUNK NOISE HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP AS WELL AS SLIP / STICK SENSATION AT REAR DRIVESHAFT SLIP SPLINES. *TT
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