NHTSA Recall 90V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V026000; Date: Feb. 12, 1990
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Ford Thunderbird; 1990 Mercury Cougar
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 72
Recall Summary:
Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.
How to Fix:
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable.
Recall Notes:
System: battery to starter cable. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3. 8 liter engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 9, 1990
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