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Ford F-150 Battery Cable Fastener May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 19V805000 · Reported Nov 12, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Inoperative vehicle systems, reduced braking or steering effort, or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, and the loose connection can also increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V805000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 12, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Ford F-150 vehicles, a fastener that secures battery cable and monitoring system connections to the positive battery terminal may loosen over time. When this happens, it can affect vehicle systems such as the instrument panel display, and it can reduce the effort available for braking or steering assist. In some cases, the loose connection could also cause the engine to stall while driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 19S40).
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V805000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-150

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Electrical Recalls Involving Battery Failures and Fire Risks · all 41 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
Safety risk: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.