Ford Cougar Recall R/2001/046: Battery Cable And Alternator B+ Stud Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 May 2001
- Launched
- 9,447
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C731
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cougar vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 18 September 2000. Battery cable may be misrouted and/or a loose connection at the alternator B+ stud which could cause a risk of an electrical short. The recall notice describes the fix as: b+ stud torque to be checked. Battery cable routing to be checked and any damaged cables to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Battery cable may be misrouted and/or a loose connection at the alternator B+ stud which could cause a risk of an electrical short.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BATTERY CABLE AND ALTERNATOR B+ STUD CONCERN. Defect: Battery cable may be misrouted and/or a loose connection at the alternator B+ stud which could cause a risk of an electrical short. Remedy: B+ stud torque to be checked. Battery cable routing to be checked and any damaged cables to be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a risk of an electrical short.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: b+ stud torque to be checked. Battery cable routing to be checked and any damaged cables to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Cougar built between 1 January 1999 and 18 September 2000 may be included. Ford estimates 9,447 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 1C731 or the DVSA reference R/2001/046. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CougarOverheating of wiring harness connectors | Urgent | R/2001/121 | |
| Cougar, MondeoParking brake ratchet concern | Urgent | R/2001/113 | |
| CougarBrake lamp switch jumper harness concern | Book soon | R/2001/047 | |
| Cougar, Focus, MondeoDoor latch concern | Book soon | R/1999/084 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2001/001 on 9 Mar 2001, for that the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse. The one launched after it was R/2001/047 on 8 May 2001, for brake lamp switch jumper harness concern. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/046, launched 1 May 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.