NHTSA Recall 97V083000: Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 610,000 vehicles. It affects 1992–1994 Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V083000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Report received | May 5, 1997 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V083000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.