The problem
Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.
The risk
Cable protective covering and insulation could wear through and cause a direct short to ground, resulting in overheating of the cable insulation and possibly a underhood fire.
The fix
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable.
Contacts
System: battery to starter cable. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.8 Liter engines.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V026000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.