The problem
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
The risk
The loose connection could ARC igniting surrounding materials.
The fix
Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-079 (98V079000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables |
| Report date | April 21, 1998 |
| Owners notified | April 27, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 26 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-079 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 26 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.