Defect summary
THE BATTERY USED TO POWER THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN FIRE.
Consequence
VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
FORD HAS SUSPENDED USE OF THESE VEHICLES WHILE A DESIGN CHANGE IS ENACTED TO COUNTERACT PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LONG USE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY.NOTE: IF YOU ARE A LESSEE OF THESE FORD VEHICLES AND FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY TO THE DEFECT OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT THE FORD ECOSTAR HOTLINE AT 1-800-852-5280. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 94V175000. Text as published by NHTSA.