Ford Scorpio: Battery Cable Terminal May Touch The Starter Motor Solenoid
Ford is recalling 278 Scorpio and Granada vehicles because the battery cable terminal may be positioned too close to or touching the starter motor solenoid, which could cause a short circuit. Dealers will check the attachment angle and reposition the cable terminal if needed to maintain proper clearance. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD SCORPIO, FORD GRANADA. Units affected: 278
- Reason
- The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. Where this is close to or touching the starter motor solenoid body it will be repositioned to ensure that adequate clearance is maintained.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1992-09-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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