Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
NHTSA recall 88V114000 · announced July 19, 1988 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 26,000 units affected
The problem
NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER.
The risk
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What to do
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
Notes
SYSTEM: WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.