Deformed (Enlarged) Female Terminals

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

= Enlarged
= Normal

Any probe entering the terminal may enlarge the contact spring opening creating an intermittent signal.

Insert the correct mating terminal (Location A) from the service kit and feel for a loose fit.

Fig 1: Identifying Deformed Female Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.