Transport CanadaLow Risk

November 25, 1997

1998 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #1997209

OTHER

Defect

NOTE: EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITIONS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 114 - LOCKING SYSTEM. THE KEY-IN-IGNITION/DOOR OPEN WARNING CHIME IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. THE CLOCKSPRING FOR VEHICLES WITH REDUNDANT STEERING CONTROLS DOES NOT CONTAIN A GROUNDING CIRCUIT FOR THE KEY-IN-IGNITION CIRCUITRY.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

A CLOCKSPRING GROUND CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

66 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S93Updated May 6, 2026