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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 01V031📅 Feb 9, 2001

2000 Mercury Cougar recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L V6 engines. The battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. If misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.

💥 The risk

The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. Additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. Also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V031000
Manufacturer recall #
01S02
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
120,000
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 22, 2001
Built
Dec 6, 1997 – Sep 18, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V031 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V031?

2000 Mercury Cougar. 120,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercury dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.