Make : FORD | Model : WINDSTAR | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940101 - 19940901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V223000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941220 | Date Received by ODI: 19941104 | Date Added to Database: 19941122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 112000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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