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Ford Motor Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD · July 19, 1988

The problem

NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER.

Risk

MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

What owners should do

WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.

Units 26000

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