Recall 05V518000: 2005 Lincoln Town CAR and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 9, 2005

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

98,836vehicles

Model years

2005

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 passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Possible consequence

This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Ford Crown Victoria193 complaints
• 2005 Lincoln Town CAR119 complaints
• 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis488 complaints