NHTSA Recall 07V140000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,022 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford F-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V140000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07S50 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | March 26, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
Safety risk
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 07s50.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V140000
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.