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Ford F-150 battery cable bolt can loosen, stalling engine

NHTSA campaign 19V805000 · Reported 2019-11-12 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is serious — losing brake and steering assist or stalling in traffic can cause a crash, and the same fault can start a fire, so have it inspected as soon as possible.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolt holding the main positive battery cable to the battery can work loose. When that happens, electrical power to the truck can be interrupted: the instrument panel displays may go blank, the power assist for the brakes and steering can weaken, and the engine can stall while you are driving. A loose connection can also overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will check the connection for excess sealant, clean and reassemble it, and retighten the bolt.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your F-150 is affected. 2. Contact a Ford dealer right away for the inspection, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 19S40). 3. The inspection and repair are free of charge.

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

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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.