F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
Battery Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 98V056000: Battery Cables Incorrectly Positioned
Vehicle Description: Supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is
taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly
to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery
cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley. If the cable
wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential
sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that
they are properly located.
Owner/dealer notification began March 16, 1998. 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 free of charge should contact
Ford at 1-800-248-0186. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
