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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:07 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 04V327000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXCURSION     2003      FORD / F250     2003      FORD / F350     2003      FORD / F450 SUPER DUTY     2003      FORD / F550 SUPER DUTY     2003 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V327000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Potential Number of Units Affected: 83687 Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE. Consequence: IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 04S15. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.