Recalls: 1999 - FORD - SUPERCAB

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V055000 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
  Recall Date: 03/19/1998

  Summary:
  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  
  Consequence:
  THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V056000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
  Recall Date: 03/19/1998

  Summary:
  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  
  Consequence:
  IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.