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January 2, 1997 Service bulletin

Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature

Ford technical service bulletin BC0012970201 for 1995-1997 Ford Explorer and 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
BC0012970201
Component
Electrical system: wiring
Summary
Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature. The cause has been identified as a static build-up on the seat that damages the rap module. Jd

Owners of these vehicles have filed 197 complaints in the electrical category.

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