mxIe ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-2069 A-2070 A-2071 S-2124 202-31102 Applications: 2003 Ford Expedition 6.0L Diesel 2003 Ford F250 6.0L Diesel 2003 Ford F350 6.0L Diesel 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L Diesel 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.0L Diesel Condition: The operator of the vehicle may observe the vehicle dash flickering, a long hard slow cranking, various components and the radio becoming inoperative and/or a vehicle fire. Cause: The engine ground stud that attaches the grounding cable between the battery and the engine may become loose resulting in the engine grounding through alternate routes, including the dash and radio wiring. Correction: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for inspecting and replacing the engine ground stud, radio suppression strap and other surrounding components. Please note that the NHTSA issued a campaign, ID number 04V327000 to address this issue. REV: 20100311 Courtesy of ODI-NHTSA TSB_257.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.