Recall 98V056000: 1999 Ford Supercab and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 12, 1998

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

4,000vehicles

Model years

1999

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

Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.

Possible consequence

If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Ford F-350413 complaints
• 1999 Ford Supercab2 complaints