Recall 96V193000: 1997 Ford Econoline

Report received

Oct 2, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

5,000vehicles

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

The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.

Possible consequence

If the battery cable or starter wire insulation is damaged by such contact, a short to ground can occur resulting in overheating of the wiring and possible ignition of surrounding components.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for chafing of the cable and will add insulation and a tie strap to the battery cable harness.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Ford Econoline79 complaints