NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company - Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Published: September 13, 2024Recall ID: 24V685000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Affected Products
Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery Cable May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V685000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V685000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 44.26 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S61. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S61 |
| Potentially affected | 61 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |