Vehicle recall 96V193000 · October 2, 1996
1997 Ford Econoline
The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.
- Consequence
- If the battery cable or starter wire insulation is damaged by such contact, a short to ground can occur resulting in overheating of the wiring and possible ignition of surrounding components.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for chafing of the cable and will add insulation and a tie strap to the battery cable harness.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began October 14, 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
- 96V193000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 25, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,000
- 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 Econoline (1997): 1997
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