NHTSA recall 05V-518 (05V518000)
electrical system recall reported November 9, 2005 - about 98,836 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 05V518000
- Also written as
- 05V-518
- Manufacturer number
- 05S38
- Reported
- November 9, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- ~98,836
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-518 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.