Ford Crown Victoria; Lincoln Town CAR; Mercury Grand Marquis (2005): Electrical system
Recall 05V518000 · Nov 9, 2005 · Ford Motor Company
98,836
vehicles affected
98,836
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V518000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2005
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 98,836
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Crown Victoria | 2005 |
| Lincoln | Town Car | 2005 |
| Mercury | Grand Marquis | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V518000?
3 models: Ford Crown Victoria (2005), Lincoln Town Car (2005), Mercury Grand Marquis (2005), about 98,836 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V518000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.