Recall 97V-111: 1994–1997 Ford F700

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 14, 1997, covering about 3,300 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-111
Report date
Jul 14, 1997
Vehicles affected
3,300
Owners notified
Nov 3, 1997

The problem

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (Lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (Gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.

The risk

A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.

The fix

Dealers will modify the reinforcement(S) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (Including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.

Notes

Owner notification began november 3, 1997. 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

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number97V111000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford F7001994, 1995, 1996, 1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-111?

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (Lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (Gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.

How is recall 97V-111 fixed?

Dealers will modify the reinforcement(S) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (Including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.