NHTSA recall 04V-327 (04V327000)
electrical system recall reported July 7, 2004 - about 83,687 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V327000
- Also written as
- 04V-327
- Manufacturer number
- 04S15
- Reported
- July 7, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~83,687
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-327 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.