Quality Control on an 05 SD
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 1
From: SE PA
If the zip tie in the second picture is factory...that's a disgrace.
The exposed wires are most likely the pass though wires to hook things up. There should be four of them, with the other ends under the dash to hook up foglights, etc.
The exposed wires are most likely the pass though wires to hook things up. There should be four of them, with the other ends under the dash to hook up foglights, etc.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,844
Likes: 6
From: Albuquerque
Ohh...I see. You might want to get in there (1st pic) and use some electrical tape on that exposed wire. Wow...!!!
The 2nd pic...I am wondering what OEM part number the 8" wire tie has??? Looks like more might be needed over the life of the SD. (just kidding of course...) But, that is bad.
I'm going to look over my SD V10...and see what I can see...one just never knows.
biz
The 2nd pic...I am wondering what OEM part number the 8" wire tie has??? Looks like more might be needed over the life of the SD. (just kidding of course...) But, that is bad.
I'm going to look over my SD V10...and see what I can see...one just never knows.
biz
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 1
From: SE PA
Again....if the bare wires are on the driver's side by the firewall...they are not connected to anything. They are there for you to hook up other items (i did airhorns and foglights) that need to have wires run inside. This way, you need not fish wires through the firewall.
Inside the truck, behind the dash, those same wires are there to hook the other ends to.
Inside the truck, behind the dash, those same wires are there to hook the other ends to.
Trending Topics
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 9
From: midwest
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,844
Likes: 6
From: Albuquerque
Originally Posted by biz4two
Ohh...I see. You might want to get in there (1st pic) and use some electrical tape on that exposed wire. Wow...!!!
biz
biz
Sorry about any confusion.
biz
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
From: U.S.A.
I must say the Zip tie is a sorry site to see! What a cheap way of doing things! The person who made the wiring harness go in a hurry and did not wrap all the wires correctly! (in a hurry)
Must be why I'm getting all these recalls on my truck, the wiring harness is rubbing in different areas of engine and shorting it out. Manufactures need to go back and put another layer of plastic tubing around wire looms to protect them from getting damaged. (like they used to do)
Some things don't need to change,
Must be why I'm getting all these recalls on my truck, the wiring harness is rubbing in different areas of engine and shorting it out. Manufactures need to go back and put another layer of plastic tubing around wire looms to protect them from getting damaged. (like they used to do)
Some things don't need to change,