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Vehicle recall 97V083000 · May 5, 1997

1992-1994 Ford Explorer

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy
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

NHTSA campaign
97V083000
Reported to NHTSA
May 5, 1997
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
June 4, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
610,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Recall 97V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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