NHTSA recall 97V083000
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Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1992 Ford Explorer, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V083000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.