Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Lamp Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
Article No.
98-1-24
01/19/98
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TRAILER WIRING - PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING
TRAILER WIRING HARNESSES - EDDIE BAUER
LIMITED MODELS
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WIRING - LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND
SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED -
VEHICLES WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND
IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AFTERMARKET
TRAILER WIRING - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED
EDITION MODELS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
An overheating condition may occur to the Lamp Outage Module (LOM-2) with the installation of certain aftermarket trailer kits that improperly connect
to the tail and brake lamps circuits. These trailer wiring kits require additional current to drive external bulb loads and may cause the load resistors to
overheat. This condition could result in melting the LOM housing and adjacent materials, or under certain conditions may cause an electrical fire.
ACTION:
Remove improper wiring and install the Ford authorized Trailer Tow Wiring Kit, and inspect the LOM assembly for heat damage by referring to the
following Service Procedure details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
THIS TSB ARTICLE IS FOR THE 1995-97 EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION EXPLORERS THAT DO NOT ALREADY CONTAIN
THE FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER TOW FEATURE. AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS KIT INSTALLATION, THE VEHICLE WILL
THEN BE ELECTRICALLY EQUIPPED WITH A CLASS 1 TRAILER TOW SYSTEM.
NOTE:
THIS TSB ALSO INCLUDES VEHICLES WITH TRAILER TOW OPTION WHERE TRAILER LIGHT HOOK-UP DID NOT USE IT.
1.
Locate the -13412-A wire assembly in the vehicle. The 13412-A is similar to the 13412-B harness shown in Figure 1. The 13412-A is secured to
the frame (Figure 1) between the frame and the rear bumper. The wire assembly can be accessed from the underside of the vehicle.