Ford Announces Safety Recall

Recalls.gov, Nov 17, 2005

Office of Defects Investigation

Report Date: November 17, 2005 at 09:57 AM 

Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company  

Make / Models:

Ford / Crown Victoria 2005
Lincoln / Town Car 2005
Mercury / Grand Marquis 2005

Component: Electrical System, Battery, Cables

Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Consequence: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on November 18, 2005.

For More Information:

(nhtsa.dot.gov)