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Issue Date
2018-08-20
Campaign
18S25/18V548
Description
On your vehicle, the generator and starter Motor electrical cable nuts may be cross-threaded or may not be fully tightened.
Safety Risk
If the nut used to fasten the power supply cable to the starter Motor or an improperly fastened generator or starter Motor electrical cable nut increases the potential for electrical arcing, which could lead to a fire. You may experience a warning message in the instrument cluster or a vehicle no-start condition.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to verify that the generator and starter Motor cable nuts are properly torqued, free of charge (parts and labor).
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-08-20
Campaign
18S25/18V548
Description
On your vehicle, the generator and starter Motor electrical cable nuts may be cross-threaded or may not be fully tightened.
Safety Risk
If the nut used to fasten the power supply cable to the starter Motor or an improperly fastened generator or starter Motor electrical cable nut increases the potential for electrical arcing, which could lead to a fire. You may experience a warning message in the instrument cluster or a vehicle no-start condition.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to verify that the generator and starter Motor cable nuts are properly torqued, free of charge (parts and labor).
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.