Vehicle recall 96V177000 · September 18, 1996
1997 Ford F-Super Duty
A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.
- Consequence
- This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being October 7, 1996. Note: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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V177000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 11, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,500
- 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 F-Super Duty (1997): 1997
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