NHTSA campaign 98V079000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 98V079000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION BATTERY HEATER SYSTEM. THIS BATTERY HEATER COULD HAVE A LOOSE CRIMP CONNECTION WHERE THE POWER WIRES ARE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER ELEMENTS.
Reported 04/21/1998
What can happen
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Repair
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.