1996 FORD AEROMAX
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 65 TSBs
96V200000 Oct 15, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED HAVING AIR BRAKE PRESSURE RELEASE TIMES OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 SECONDS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SLIGHT TRAILER BRAKE DRAG AND TIRE SCUFFING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE AIR PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEMS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD AEROMAX
65 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
02169
Aug 19, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
8164
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT
99205
Oct 4, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
9944
Mar 8, 1999
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURES ON REPAIRING BROKEN RADIATOR COOLANT SUPPLY TANK VENT HOSE NIPPLES. *TT
98257
Dec 21, 1998
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ( FEAD )-FEAD BELT MAY WEAR AND/OR COME OFF. *YC
982520
Dec 21, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME-MOUNTED VERTICAL MUFFLER SUPPORTS MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ALONG THE PIPE BEND. *YC
98243
Dec 7, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PLATE CRACKS AT PARKING BRAKE VALVE. *YC
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
982323
Nov 23, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE MESSAGE CENTER MAY DISPLAY FALSE INFORMATION / ERRORS FROMTHE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS). *YC
98237
Nov 23, 1998
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE HEATER SUPPLY TUBES THAT MAY CRACK AND/ OR LEAK COOLANT. *YC
982118
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A NOISE HEARD DURING DRIVELINE TORQUE.
982115
Nov 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NEW SERVICE PARTS RELEASED. *YC
982023
Oct 12, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
HINGES AND HINGE SPRINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE FOR THE OPTIONAL READY LINE ACCESS DOOR, BUTTERFLY DOORS OR TRANSVERSE ACCESS DOORS. *YC
982022
Oct 12, 1998
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DELCO-REMY HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REVISED GENERATOR FOR SERVICE. *YC
98202
Oct 12, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER IS NOW AVAILABLE. *YC
98201
Oct 12, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98162
Aug 17, 1998
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HARD TO MOVE THE HOOD UP AND DOWN.*AK
98711
Apr 13, 1998
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF REVISED COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
98425
Mar 2, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIN AND WIRING SCHEMATICS FOR BOTH THE HORTON AND KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCHES. *YC
98424
Mar 2, 1998
190000 TIRES
CONDITION WITH TIRES BEING LOWER THAN EXPECTED TIRE LIFE. *YC
9811333
Feb 2, 1998
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS ON THE HOOD SPRING CONTACTING THE HOOD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND / OR INSULATION. *TT
970902971817
Sep 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DIESEL ENGINES CAN BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE ENGINE OUTPUT BY ALTERING THE ORIGINAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *YC
970902971816
Sep 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY WEAR AND/OR COME OFF ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING. *YC
970902971815
Sep 2, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES FAN CLUTCH MAY CYCLE ON WHEN ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, HEADLAMPS, ETC. ARE ACTIVATED. *YC
970902971813
Sep 2, 1997
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ROAD SPLASH AND SPRAY MAY BUILD UP ON THE CAB SIDE WINDOWS. *YC
BC2444970501
May 1, 1997
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M-11 AND N-14 SELECT PLUS ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR OPERATED COOLING FAN RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY IF THE ENGINE ECM FAN CONTROL PARAMETERS ARE SET INCORRECTLY. *TW
BC2234970501
May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTATCHING BOLTS LOOSENING. *TW
97050110609
May 1, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FD 1460 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS LOSSENING. *TW
97050110626
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CENTER SUPPORT BAR TO THE OPTIONAL BUG/DIRT SCREEN MAY CRACK AT EITHER END. *TW
97010510638
May 1, 1997
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE VERTICAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY EXHIBIT CRACKING AROUND ITS MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. *YC
97715
Mar 31, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN VISOR- OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SUN VISOR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JD
97717
Mar 31, 1997
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING- WIRE HARNESS GROUND- INTERMITTENT OR OPEN. *JD
97630
Mar 17, 1997
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
HARD STARTING- POSSIBLE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER/MUFFLER (CCM)- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 11/29/93 EQUIPPED WITH 1994 EMISSION LEVEL FD1060 OR FD1460 DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
BC3163970218
Feb 18, 1997
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HAS SUSPENSION - MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CORRECT VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT. *TW
97412
Feb 17, 1997
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
BC3202970214
Feb 14, 1997
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND A BUG/DIRT SCREEN - THE SCREEN MAY CONTACT THE POWER STEERING COOLER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING A NOISE CONCERN AND OVER TIME, MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING COOLER, RESULTING IN A FLUID L
BC3223970212
Feb 12, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONCERN WITH ENGINE WARNING LAMPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TW
BC3222970212
Feb 12, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERN WITH LOWER ROOF AIR DEFLECTOR SUPPORT BRACKETS. *TW
BC3278970207
Feb 7, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT MAY COME OFF DRIVE PULLY. *TW
BC3275970207
Feb 7, 1997
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
INOPERATIVE HORN OR HORN OPERATES EVEN THOUGH NOT PUSHED. *TW
BC1022997230
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS IS REPROTED ON A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ENGINE PLEASE CONTACT FORD HEAVY TRUCKS: INTERMITTENT SPEEDOMETER OR SPEED CONTROL FUNCTIONS. *JD
BC0323972301
Jan 23, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *JD
BC3350972301
Jan 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE DERATE (REDUCTION IN ENGINE-POWER) POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT- INTERMITTEN SPEEDOMETER OR SPEED CONTROL FUNCTION. *JD
BC3505972301
Jan 23, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
BC1018797230
Jan 23, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DIAGNOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
97217
Jan 20, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DOORS - BATTERY ACCESS DOORS MAY COME LOOSE - NEW PART AVAILABILITY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9-96. *TW
BC1009097020
Jan 2, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ENGINE THE TACHOMETER MAY BE INOPEATIVE OR ERRATIC. *JD
BC0200970201
Jan 2, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
DASH MOUNTED AIR VALVE ASSEMBLIES, BASE PART #4484, MAY LEAK AIR. NEW VALVE PART. *JD
BC0205970201
Jan 2, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ENGINE THE TACHOMETER MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC. *JD
BC0323970201
Jan 2, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *JD
BC0193970201
Jan 2, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
97119
Jan 2, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NOISE- AIR LEAK FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT- PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/21/96. *JD
962527
Dec 2, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WINDNOISE - TOP CORNERS OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96. *TW
962419
Nov 18, 1996
160000 STRUCTURE
HOOD GRILLE OPENING PANEL - CRACK AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/95 THROUGH 4/1/96. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
BC0480961113
Nov 13, 1996
022132 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
REPLACEMENT LEVELING VALVE EXTENTION ROD FOR HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION. *TW
BC0323961101
Nov 1, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *TW
BC0313961101
Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
962216
Oct 21, 1996
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
STEP PLATE - FUEL TANK STEP PLATE VIBRATES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/96 EQUIPPED WITH 70 AND/OR 120 GALLON REAR-MOUNTED CYLINDRICAL FUEL TANKS WITH TANK-MOUNTED STEP PLATE. *TW
BC0756961017
Oct 17, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER. *TT
BC0831961009
Oct 9, 1996
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY ACCESS PANEL MAY BECOME LOOSE. *TT
BC0840961008
Oct 8, 1996
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT TEMP GAUGE MAY READ ON THE HIGH OR HOT SIDE OF NORMAL, CAUSED BY LOCATION OF COOLANT TEMP SENSOR. *TT
BC5189961001
Oct 1, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD AEROMAX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94026
Opened: Mar 11, 1994 , Closed: Jun 20, 1994
AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
FORD AEROMAX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD AEROMAX across all model years (1996, 1998).
5
Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths