Recall 97V215000: 1998 Ford Explorer

Report received

Nov 24, 1997

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,100vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will install a jumper wire to provide the necessary ground circuit in these vehicles.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Ford Explorer1,959 complaints