Fortunately, the Lead terminal didn't melt into the Lead battery post, and the battery wire is virtually undamaged. But even if it were, it's fairly simple & quick to straighten out & clean the strands of wire to make a quick, secure, & reliable solder joint.

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Motorcraft F2TZ-14301-B Negative Battery Cable with body, frame, & block grounds

Owner caption April 2009 · Photo 2522 of 5000