Recall 97V-083: 1992–1994 Ford Explorer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 1997, covering about 610,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number

97V-083

Report date

May 5, 1997

Vehicles affected

610,000

Owners notified

Jun 4, 1997

The problem

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 fix

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

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.

Recall details

Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component	Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	97V083000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Ford Explorer	1992, 1993, 1994	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-083?

How is recall 97V-083 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.