Vehicle recall 98V056000 · March 12, 1998
Ford F-350 and Supercab
Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.
- Consequence
- If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
- Notes
- Owner/dealer notification began March 16,1998.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 free of charge should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 1998
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 16, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,000
- 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 F-350 (1999): 1999
- Ford Supercab (1999): 1999
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