2003 FORD F-350 RECALL - #04V327000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 FORD F-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2002 - 3/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/2004 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/22/2004 |
| # Affected |
83,687 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 04S15.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 FORD F-350 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2003 FORD F-350 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Apr 14, 2005 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
Apr 05, 2005 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Apr 05, 2005 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
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