Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions

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Article No. 90-11-6

EEC IV-ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES AND PROCESSORS-POSSIBLE DAMAGE FROM ARC WELDING

FORD: 1985-90 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD 1986-90 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-86 CAPRI

1985-90 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR 1986-90 SABLE

MERKUR: 1985-89 XR4Ti 1988-90 SCORPIO

LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-90 BRONCO II, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER 1986-90 AEROSTAR 1989-90 F SUPER DUTY 1991 EXPLORER

ISSUE: Electronic control modules, including EEC processors, may be damaged if the negative battery ground cable is not disconnected before arc welding is done to the vehicle, This occurs because the arc welding process can produce high electrical currents in the body of a vehicle when the negative battery ground cable is left connected.

ACTION: If arc welding procedures are to be performed, be sure to disconnect the battery ground cable,

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE USING ANY ELECTRIC WELDING EQUIPMENT

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 2800, 680000