Transport CanadaCritical
1997 FORD ECONOLINETransport Canada Recall #1996191
The official notice
Defect
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 LITRE ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING, AND A POTENTIAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CABLE CHAFING AND CONVOLUTE AND A TIE STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS.
277 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96S54Updated June 10, 2026