Recall 97V-215
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 Ford Explorer: Electrical system (ignition, anti-theft, control module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-215
- Reported
- November 24, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 1,100 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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."
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will install a jumper wire to provide the necessary ground circuit in these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin december 19, 1997.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1998