Vehicle recall 05V518000 · November 9, 2005
Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
- Consequence
- This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on November 18, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673, or Lincoln/Mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 05S38. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V518000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2005
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05S38
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98,836
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Crown Victoria (2005): 2005
- Lincoln Town Car (2005): 2005
- Mercury Grand Marquis (2005): 2005
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