12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 90V-026 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-026 covers 72 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
The risk
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1990 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.