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NHTSARecalled Sep 13, 2024 · #24V685000

Battery Cable May Short Circuit

Hazard

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Battery Cable May Short Circuit
  • 2024 Ford Explorer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S61.

View the official CPSC notice