Recall 01V-031
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Mercury Cougar: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-031
- Reported
- February 6, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 120,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines. The battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. If misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. Additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. Also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Cougar 1999 to 2000