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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:27 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 90V026000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / THUNDERBIRD     1990      MERCURY / COUGAR     1990 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: FEB 07, 1990 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 90V026000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 Summary: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. Consequence: CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE. Remedy: REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE. Notes: SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES. Check to Request Research. Submit below.