1991-1993 Ford Explorer recall: roof and pillars
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 1997. It covers about 185,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 185,000
- reported
- Dec 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Mar 2, 1998
- related complaints
- 177
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
- Risk
- Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
Recall number 97V235001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1991-1993 199119921993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 177 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 97V235001
Is there a recall on the 1991-1993 Ford Explorer roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 97V235001, reported on December 18, 1997, covers about 185,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V235001?
Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
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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