Investigation PE89040: 1987 Ford E-350

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 9, 1989

Closed

Apr 18, 1989

Model years

1987

Subject

Underhood fires

Component: Electrical system

Summary

Summary:sentinel has worked with ford in developing a retrofit kitwhich reroutes the subject wires.the retrofit precedure also eliminatesthe two large solinoids located underhood and replaces them with a singlesmaller unit, located near the curb side battery.this allows additionalroom for the rerouting and securing of wires without chaffing.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1987 Ford E-35014 complaints