Recall 96V177000: 1997 Ford F Super Duty

Report received

Sep 18, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

5,500vehicles

Model years

1997

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

A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

Possible consequence

This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Ford F Super Duty24 complaints