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Issue Date
2019-11-12
Campaign
19S40/19V805
Description
B+ eyelet adhesive obstruction. Interference in the battery cable wire harness joint resulting in the fastener that connects the power distribution box 12V cable and battery monitoring system (bms) eyelets to the positive battery terminal to become loose. An attachment that is not secure may result in intermittent or inoperative vehicle systems affecting instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or may result in engine stalling. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the potential for smoke, melting, or risk of fire.
Safety Risk
Customers may experience intermittent or inoperative vehicle systems affecting instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or may result in engine stalling. This condition could a create a resistive short, increasing the potential for smoke, melting, or risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/bms/pdb joint for excess sealant adhesive. If present, dealers will remove any excess adhesive from the joint, reassemble the joint, and torque the fastener to specification. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in February 2019. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is April 30, 2019. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2019-11-12
Campaign
19S40/19V805
Description
B+ eyelet adhesive obstruction. Interference in the battery cable wire harness joint resulting in the fastener that connects the power distribution box 12V cable and battery monitoring system (bms) eyelets to the positive battery terminal to become loose. An attachment that is not secure may result in intermittent or inoperative vehicle systems affecting instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or may result in engine stalling. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the potential for smoke, melting, or risk of fire.
Safety Risk
Customers may experience intermittent or inoperative vehicle systems affecting instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or may result in engine stalling. This condition could a create a resistive short, increasing the potential for smoke, melting, or risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/bms/pdb joint for excess sealant adhesive. If present, dealers will remove any excess adhesive from the joint, reassemble the joint, and torque the fastener to specification. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in February 2019. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is April 30, 2019. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.