Recall 04V327000: 2003 Ford F-550 SD and 4 other models

Report received

Jul 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

83,687vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.

Possible consequence

If the ground wire is loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. The recall began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Ford Excursion106 complaints
• 2003 Ford F-250116 complaints
• 2003 Ford F-35090 complaints
• 2003 Ford F-450 SD16 complaints
• 2003 Ford F-550 SD33 complaints