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Ford recalls over 130,000 F-150 pickups due to Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSAWashington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles.

The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle’s systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

Certain 2019-2020 Ford F-150 Trucks are being recalled because a battery terminal may loosen causing and affect systems such as the instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist.
Certain 2019-2020 Ford F-150 Trucks are being recalled because a battery terminal may loosen causing and affect systems such as the instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist.

Recall Information

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V805000
Components: Electrical System
Potential Number of Units Affected: 135,725

 

Make Model Year
Ford F-150 2019-2020

Summary

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S40.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to www.safercar.go

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