1986 FORD AEROSTAR
9 recalls, 72 complaints - 27 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
98E010000 Apr 8, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
Remedy
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
90V021000 Feb 8, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND GROMMET COULD RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE SEAL WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP FROM THE JOINT.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.
89V226000 Dec 18, 1989
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
88V145000 Sep 2, 1988
SEATS
Defect Description
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
88V091000 Jun 6, 1988
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
Consequence
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
86V123000 Sep 2, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN SCORED OR PENETRATED WHEN FLOOR PAN MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE PARTITIONS WERE DRILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
86V006000 Jan 22, 1986
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. ... Read more
Remedy
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE.
Complaint Statistics
72 total complaints
3 crashes 26 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
THE GROMMET IN THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. FUEL IS ESCAPING FROM THE TANK AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THERE IS A CONSTANT ESCAPE OF FUEL MOVING OR STATIONARY. THEREFORE THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT PASS SMOG BECAUSE WHEN PRESSURIZED, IT WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THIS IS A CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENT. IT IS ALSO MOST DANGEROUS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 21, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT 3 YEARS AGO AT FORD DEALER, THEN, IN OCT 2000 WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 10, 2000
TRIED TO START VAN AND FIRE STARTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
POSSIBLE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
POSSIBLE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
POSSIBLE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 5, 1999
WHEN APPLYING GAS THERE IS NO POWER, AS IF VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE HAS THE WRONG TRANSMISSION IN IT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 13, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS FAILURE IS RELATED TO PAST RECALLS. NLM
Fire
SEATS
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 10, 1992
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE DUE TO A FAULTY BOLT IN THE HINGES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
THIS VAN HAS FAILED ME OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND OUT OF THE 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP I DROVE IT FOR 2 MONTHS AND NOT EVEN 6000 MILES .IT WAS PUT IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES, AND FINALLY BURNT UNDER THE HOOD AND DOG HOUSING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
May 23, 1999
Incident date: May 16, 1999
THE FRONT OF STARTER CRACKED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ENGINE STALLING UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP, THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN NORMALLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 21, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
HAD FILLED VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE. NOTICED THAT THE TANK HAD STARTED TO LEAK AFTERWARDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK IN & AROUND THE SEAM AREA.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 25, 1998
TRANSMISION HAS FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Feb 28, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 1998
TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 30, 1998
Incident date: Dec 30, 1997
SMOKE EMMITTED FROM IGNITION SWITCH.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 1997
Incident date: Aug 8, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO REASON. THIS WAS THE SECOND FIRE THAT HAS OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
THE CABLE WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE RUSTED, ALLOWING TIRE TO FALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 12, 1997
OWNER STATES WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE WITH ENGINE IDLING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF VEHICLE WHICH THEN LED TO A FIRE. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 5, 1997
Incident date: Feb 5, 1997
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED 4 TIMES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 7, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 14, 1996
WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 1, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1996
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION THE SWITCH GETS HOT.*AK
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 15, 1996
POWER STEERING GEAR SEAL FAILS CONTINUOUSLY, RESULTING IN (4) REPLACEMENTS OF SAME PART. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Apr 18, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE. *DH
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1996
AFTER DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 7, 1994
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *DH
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 19, 1996
TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE STEERING AND SEAT WERE BURNING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1996
FAILED FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 22, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 23, 1996
Incident date: Apr 17, 1996
THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOO, WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT, CAUSE UNKOWN, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 6, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1993
A FIRE STARTED IN HT IGNITION SWITCH AND THE CAR BURNT TO THE GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1996
STARTED VEHICLE, THEN SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN IGNITION. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1996
STARTED VEHICLE, THEN SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN IGNITION. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, STOPPED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1996
THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN, THEN WHEN IT WAS PARKED THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKEIN THE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1993
WHILE PARKED NOTICE A FIRE COMING FROME THE DASH AREA, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 7, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN EVENFLO CHILD SAFETY SEAT, CAUSING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO FLIP OVER DURING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1995
PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA WAS ON FIRE NEAR THE DASH. POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1995
PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA WAS ON FIRE NEAR THE DASH. POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1995
PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA WAS ON FIRE NEAR THE DASH. POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 11, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 11, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 FORD AEROSTAR
27 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99183
Sep 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A52
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9832
Feb 16, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
962617
Dec 16, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - BRAKE SERVICE - SERVICE TIPS. *TW
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
951612
Aug 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR-REPLACEMENT SLIDING - SERVICE TIP. *SD
95161
Aug 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD
94249
Nov 1, 1994
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FRONT DOOR GLASS TIPPING AND BINDING DURING DOWNWARD TRAVEL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD AEROSTAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02076
Opened: Oct 10, 2002 , Closed: Mar 10, 2003
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLY
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS RESULTING IN MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURIES THAT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ABRUPT DOOR DROPS OVER THE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT - TWELVE YEAR PERIOD OF PRODUCT USAGE AND EXPOSURE (1991-1995 TO 2003).MOST OF THE INJURY INCIDENTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FRACTURE OF THE... Read more
PE99035
Opened: May 12, 1999 , Closed: Sep 23, 1999
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
ALLEGED THAT A FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURES OR FAILS AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE BRASS FITTING
EA99002
Opened: Jan 7, 1999 , Closed: Nov 14, 2000
TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT
There is no summary currently available
RQ98012
Opened: Jul 31, 1998 , Closed: Jan 7, 1999
TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFT
There is no summary currently available
EA98016
Opened: Jul 14, 1998 , Closed: Feb 12, 1999
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE98010
Opened: Feb 13, 1998 , Closed: Jul 14, 1998
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
OWNERS ALLEGE THAT FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER CONNECTOR RESULTS IN SHORT CIRCUIT THAT HAS RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.SYMPTOMS INCLUDE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION, , SMOKE FROM THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN (FUEL PUMP FUSIBLE LINK) AND PASSENGER SIDE (FUEL PUMP INERTIA C... Read more
RQ97015
Opened: Oct 29, 1997 , Closed: Apr 1, 1999
PARKING PAWL
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARKING PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OF GEAR UNINTENTIONALLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ROLLING INADVERTENTLY
EA96030
Opened: Dec 20, 1996 , Closed: Aug 13, 1998
CRACKED FUEL TANKS
CRACKED FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL
PE96050
Opened: Aug 6, 1996 , Closed: Dec 20, 1996
CRACKED FUEL TANKS
CRACKED FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL
EA94025
Opened: Jul 19, 1994 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94021
Opened: Mar 4, 1994 , Closed: Jul 19, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91127
Opened: Sep 16, 1991 , Closed: Nov 8, 1991
PARK PAWL BENDING
There is no summary currently available
EA91015
Opened: Feb 1, 1991 , Closed: Sep 20, 1991
LIFTGATE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91005
Opened: Oct 18, 1990 , Closed: Feb 1, 1991
LIFTGATE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA90042
Opened: Aug 31, 1990 , Closed: Dec 31, 1991
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE90072
Opened: Apr 9, 1990 , Closed: Jun 19, 1990
LOWER CNTRL ARM FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
EA89032
Opened: Aug 3, 1989 , Closed: Apr 5, 1990
SAFETY BELT FRAYING
SUMMARY:COMPLAINTS OF CUTTING AND FRAYING OF SEAT BELT ON SHARP METALEDGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.EDGE IS UNPROTECTED ON 86'S COVEREDON LATER MODELS.ALL COMPLAINTS ON 86'S AND 87'S (1 COMPLAINT ON 87MODEL).UPGRADE ON 1986 AND 1987 MODELS.===
EA89021
Opened: Mar 23, 1989 , Closed: May 4, 1990
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
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PE89092
Opened: Feb 23, 1989 , Closed: Jul 20, 1989
POWER STEERING LOCKING
SUMMARY:THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT POWER STEERING WAS STIFF ORSTEERING LOCKED.FORD HAS ISSUED TWO SERVICE BULLETINS:ONE ON LEAKINGSEALS AND ONE ON COMPLAINTS OF STIFF STEERING.===
PE89021
Opened: Dec 9, 1988 , Closed: Aug 3, 1989
SEAT BELT CUTTING
There is no summary currently available
PE89010
Opened: Nov 1, 1988 , Closed: Mar 23, 1989
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
There is no summary currently available
EA88041
Opened: Sep 15, 1988 , Closed: May 11, 1990
FILLER PIPE SEAL
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EA88033
Opened: May 11, 1988 , Closed: Jan 23, 1989
UNDER SEAT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88048
Opened: Apr 19, 1988 , Closed: Sep 15, 1988
FUEL LEAKAGE
BRIEFING: I. WHAT IS THE DEFECT? II. SOURCE/ORIGIN OF THE DEFECT?III. DATA ANALYSIS. IV. FORD'S POSITION.V. DESIGN CHANGES? VI. RECOMMENDATIONS.===
EA88030
Opened: Apr 19, 1988 , Closed: Jul 13, 1988
ELECTRICAL FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA88028
Opened: Mar 23, 1988 , Closed: Jul 31, 1989
DOOR FALLS OFF
There is no summary currently available
EA88027
Opened: Mar 4, 1988 , Closed: Sep 15, 1988
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE88026
Opened: Feb 9, 1988 , Closed: Apr 27, 1988
CRNKSHFT PULLEY BOLT FAILR
There is no summary currently available
PE88006
Opened: Nov 30, 1987 , Closed: Apr 19, 1988
FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FORDDISCLOSED 8 OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS OF 10 FIRES IN THE LEFT D-PILLAR AREAOF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.NO COLLISION ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED, BUT EACHINCIDENT INVOLVED PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO FIRE.IN ADDITION, FORD'S RECORDSINCLUDE AT LEAS... Read more
PE87052
Opened: Sep 9, 1987 , Closed: Mar 4, 1988
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
ANALYSIS:THE SIX REPORTS ALLEGE THAT WHILE ENGAGING IN NORMAL DRIVING ONDRY PAVEMENT, BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONALSTABILITY AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.FOUR INJURY ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED,WITH THREE OCCURRENCES OF VEHICLE ROLL-OVER.THERE HAVE BEEN NO TSB'S ORRECALLS ISS... Read more
EA87020
Opened: May 7, 1987 , Closed: Sep 24, 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ANALYSIS:A REVIEW OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S RESPONSES TO ODI INFORMATIONREQUESTS ISSUED UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONS PE 87-012, PE 87-017, ANDPE 87-020, INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE AND/OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SPRING-LOCKFUEL LINE COUPLINGS APPEARED TO BE THE MAJOR SOURCE OR CAUSE OF ENGINECOMPARTMENT FI... Read more
FORD AEROSTAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD AEROSTAR across all model years (1986, 1997).
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Total Recalls
3,116
Total Complaints
31
Investigations
268
Reported Crashes
516
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
FORD AEROSTAR - Year by Year
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