1992-1994 Ford Explorer recall: rearview mirrors/devices
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 5, 1997. It covers about 610,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 610,000
- reported
- May 5, 1997
- owners notified
- Jun 4, 1997
- related complaints
- 171
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Recall number 97V083000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1992-1994 199219931994
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 97V083000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1994 Ford Explorer rearview mirrors/devices?
Yes. Recall 97V083000, reported on May 5, 1997, covers about 610,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V083000?
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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