1995 FORD F-150 RECALL - #96V064000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE SEAT IS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES. THE SUPPORT WIRES ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION HARNESS RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 FORD F-150 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1993 - 4/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/29/1996 |
| # Affected |
31,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE SEAT IS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES. THE SUPPORT WIRES ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION HARNESS RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES. |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DRIVER SEAT WIRE HARNESS WILL BE COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE TUBING, WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FRONT SEAT; LUMBAR SYSTEM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL40/20/40 POWER FRONT DRIVER SEAT. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SHOULD BEGIN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY 1996. NOTE: 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 FORD F-150 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 05, 2004 - 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Jan 09, 2004 - 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Oct 29, 2003 - 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Apr 18, 2002 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Nov 30, 2001 - 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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