Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V111000 Reported July 14, 1997

Ford/engine harness/battery cable

Q: What is recall 97V111000?

NHTSA recall 97V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 14, 1997. It addresses: Ford/engine harness/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 3,300 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 3,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V111000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

3,300

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 14, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. the engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 97V111000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97V111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V111000?

NHTSA recall 97V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 14, 1997. It addresses: Ford/engine harness/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 3,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.