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NHTSA recall 97V083000

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

Ford Explorer

Reported May 5, 1997610,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 24, 1992 – Nov 18, 1994

The defect

A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.

The risk

The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.

The remedy

Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Explorer
199219931994

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin may 19, 1997.notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.