Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 94V-175 · 1993 Ford Ecostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-175 covers 34 1993 Ford Ecostar for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE BATTERY USED TO POWER THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN FIRE.
The risk
VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE.
The fix
FORD HAS SUSPENDED USE OF THESE VEHICLES WHILE A DESIGN CHANGE IS ENACTED TO COUNTERACT PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LONG USE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY.NOTE: IF YOU ARE A LESSEE OF THESE FORD VEHICLES AND FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY TO THE DEFECT OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT THE FORD ECOSTAR HOTLINE AT 1-800-852-5280. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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
The investigation behind this recall
- BATTERY FIRESNHTSA