NHTSA Recall 01V031000: Cables (electrical system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120,000 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Mercury Cougar.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S02 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | February 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V031000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.