Battery Cable May Short CircuitA short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V685000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 61
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S61.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.