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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:14 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V215000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 17, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V215000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER Potential Number of Units Affected: 1100 Summary: 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." 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. Notes: 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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.