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Recall 04V-327

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2003 Ford Excursion and 4 other models: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-327
Reported
July 7, 2004
Vehicles affected
83,687 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 04s15.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles