NHTSA Recall 01V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V031000; Date: Feb. 6, 2001
The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mercury Cougar; 2000 Mercury Cougar
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 120,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 5l v6 engines. The battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. If misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. Additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. Also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. Owner notification began March 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 2001
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