1998 Ford Explorer recall: control module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 24, 1997. It covers about 1,100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,100
- reported
- Nov 24, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 1997
- related complaints
- 114
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, eddie bauer and limited editions. The key-in-ignition/door open warning chime may not function when the door is opened. This does not fully comply with fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
- Risk
- The standard specified that a warning to the driver shall be actuated whenever the key has been left in the locking system and the driver's door is opened.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a jumper wire to provide the necessary ground circuit in these vehicles.
Recall number 97V215000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 114 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 97V215000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford Explorer control module?
Yes. Recall 97V215000, reported on November 24, 1997, covers about 1,100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V215000?
Dealers will install a jumper wire to provide the necessary ground circuit in these vehicles.
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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