1989 FORD AEROSTAR
6 recalls, 328 complaints - 34 TSBs
98V190000 Aug 11, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ... Read more
Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002. THIS COVERAGE WILL ONLY BE FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND WILL NOT INCLUDE OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR ROAD DEBRIS.
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.
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
91V189000 Nov 4, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence
DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEH... Read more
Remedy
REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
91V164000 Sep 20, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
90V144000 Aug 6, 1990
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
328 total complaints
26 crashes 92 fires 28 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 47 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 43 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 9 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Oct 2, 2006
MY FORD AEROSTAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY DAUGHTER HAD RETURNED FROM SCHOOL AND PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER, A NEIGHBOR RANG THE DOOR BELL AND FRANTICALLY SAID "YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE". WE CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE WITHIN 3 MINUTES ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 6, 2006
Incident date: Aug 5, 2006
BRAKE LINE NEXT TO GAS TANK FAILED ON HIGHWAY, BRAKING ABILITY WAS GREATLY REDUCED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN HE CONTACTED FORD, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE SWITCH STARTED TO COME APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. HE REPAIRED IT HIMSELF, AND IT IS CURRENTLY WORKIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 1998
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BACK IN 1998 SHE HAD A ACCIDENT WITH HER FORD AEROSTAR. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A BUILDING. SHE SAID SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS A F... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 1998
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BACK IN 1998 SHE HAD A ACCIDENT WITH HER FORD AEROSTAR. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A BUILDING. SHE SAID SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS A F... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 11, 2004
Incident date: Nov 18, 2003
NHTSA RECALL 98V190000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY: CONSUMER INTERMITTENTLY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. T CONSUMER EXAMINED THE GAS TANK AND FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK WHEN IT WAS FULL. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 3, 2003
THE MANUFACTURER WAS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL 98V190000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS BECAUSE THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 3, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
WE OWE A 1989 FORD AEROSTAR MINI-VAN THE LONG EDITION. WE HAVE HAD IT A LITTLE OVER YEAR. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS VECHICLE STALLING WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK. IT HAPPENS A LOT MORE OFTEN WHEN IT IS COLD AS OPPOSED TO WHEN IT IS WARMER. *JB
TIRES
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
ON JULY 2, 2002 THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. THE TIRE HAD 49,000 MILES ON IT AND IT WAS WARRANTIED FOR 80,000. IT CAUSED $2,700 IN DAMAGE. BRIDGESTONE CLAIMS THE TIRE WAS OPERATED W/ LOW AIR PRESSURE, THIS IS NOT TRUE! THE FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED BY PEP BOYS 6 MONTHS PRIOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 10, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH IS NOT ALLOWING THE CONSUMER TO FILL UP A FULL TANK OF GAS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARRENTY PERIOD FOR THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED. MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Jul 10, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED GAS LEAK IN TANK.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 3, 2002
Incident date: Jul 28, 2000
CONSUMER STATES ENGINE WAS ON AND IN THE PARK POSITION, CONSUMER PRESSED BRAKE TO PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HIT TWO PARKED CARS AND WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 18, 2002
TODAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1989 AEROSTAR AND SHE HAD THE ACCELERATOR GO DOWN UNDER HER FOOT BY IT'S SELF FOR NO PERCIEVED REASON. SO I STARTED TO LOOK ON INTERNET TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CLAIMS NEVER HEARD OF IT! IT SEEMS LIKE I REMEMBERED WATCHING 20/20 OR THAT CANADIAN PR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 18, 2002
TODAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1989 AEROSTAR AND SHE HAD THE ACCELERATOR GO DOWN UNDER HER FOOT BY IT'S SELF FOR NO PERCIEVED REASON. SO I STARTED TO LOOK ON INTERNET TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CLAIMS NEVER HEARD OF IT! IT SEEMS LIKE I REMEMBERED WATCHING 20/20 OR THAT CANADIAN PR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 8, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2002
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING PERFECTLY WELL. I NOTICED A MINOR TRIPLE CLICK NOISE WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF ANYTHING OF IT. AFTER SITTING OFF FOR 30-45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES HAVING STARTED FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 29, 2002
RECAL 96 V 071 000/ ELECTRICAL IGNITION SYSTEM: AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, ENGINE RACES AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND SMOKES. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK THE MOTOR CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED SHORT CIRCUIT. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT PASSED FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FAULT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL DUE TO LACK OF IGNITION AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING AN... Read more
Fire
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2001
WHEN I WENT TO FILL UP WITH GAS, THE ATTENDANT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION AS I WAS ABOUT TO DRIVE OFF. A RIVER OF GASOLINE WAS POURING FROM BENEATH MY VAN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO FOUND THE TANK HAD SPLIT ALONG THE SEAM WHERE THE TWO HALVES OF THE PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDINGS ARE JOINED TOGETHER. SINC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED SHORT CIRCUIT. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT PASSED FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FAULT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL DUE TO LACK OF IGNITION AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING AN... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED SHORT CIRCUIT. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT PASSED FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FAULT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL DUE TO LACK OF IGNITION AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING AN... Read more
Fire
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED SHORT CIRCUIT. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT PASSED FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FAULT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL DUE TO LACK OF IGNITION AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING AN... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 5, 2001
Incident date: Jul 10, 2001
MASTERCYLINDER LEAKING, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE, THE DATE OF THIS AEROSTAR FALL RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
ALTERNATOR CONNECTORS CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 4, 2001
THE FRONT OF THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE AND INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE TOO.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 20, 2001
WHEN YOU TURNTHE KEY ON. THE IGNITION IS STUCK ON. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO GO OFF, IS TO GET UNDER THE HOOD AND DIS INGAGE THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CAR IS A 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. HAVE CONTACTED OTHER OWNER AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT THEIRS HAVE TOO. HAVE INCOURAGED THEM TO CONTACT YOU TOO. AND... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 31, 2001
I WOULD LIKE MY 5 YEAR OLD SON TO BE SAFE IN THE BACK OF MY VAN. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS I ONLY HAVE LAP BELTS IN THE BACK. I NEED SHOULDER HARNESS BELTS FOR HIM TO BE SAFE IN HIS BOOSTER SEAT. I CONTACTED A FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT HAVING IT INSTALLED. THEY WANTED AN OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY TO PUT ONE ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
RIGHT REAR TREAD SEPARATION ON INTERSTATE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF MINIVAN. AEROSTAR ROLLS OVER AND EJECTS THIRD SEAT PASSENGER CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: U9T9B6H018 TIRESIZE: 205/70R14)
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 2001
STRUCTURE PROBLEMS
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 2001
ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT ABOUT 30 MPH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL ONTO IT'S RIGHT SIDE AND SLIDE ABOUT A FOOT OR TWO. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 23, 2001
WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES THE ENGINE CUTS OFF COMPLETELY DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 4, 2001
FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS. WHEN FILLING TANK PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH FUMES FROM GAS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR THIS, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 26, 2000
WHENEVER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN OFF FOR A WHILE IT COULD BE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO INDICATED IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT IGNITION HAD OVERHEATED, CAUSING STALLING PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
CONSUMER REPLACED FUEL TANK, DUE TO COMPONENT FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-190). CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *CJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 31, 2000
DUE TO PLACEMENT OF IGNITION MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR, AFTER LONG PERIOD OF TRAVEL, VEHICLE SHUTS ITSELF OFF, NO MATTER HOW FAST YOUR GOING, UNTIL VEHICLE HAS COOLED DOWN. COST ME SEVERAL TOW CHARGES.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
91V189000/TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC: PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVWAY, AFTER 15 -20 MINUTES LOCAL POLICE ARRIVED TO INFORM CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HIT A PARKED VEHICLE, AND THAT GEAR WAS NOTICED IN DRIVE POSITION. NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
WHEN TRAVELING A LONG WAY VEHICLE GETS OVERHEATED AND VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITH PRIOR NOTICED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 7, 2000
AFTER DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL CONSUMER CHANGED THE IGNITION MODULE. IT JUST HAPPENED AS STATED IN RECALL FROM FORD.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 12, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER REPLACED IGNITION MODULE,. PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR FOR A BRIEF PERIOD, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 21, 2000
Incident date: Feb 27, 2000
WHEN MAING A LEFT TURN WIRING HARNESS WRAPPED AROUND THE BOTTOM OF ACCELERATOR CABLE, CAUSING A FULL THROTTLE CONDITION. THIS CAUSED A CRASH ON 2/27/00. VAN WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 24, 2000
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, PRIOR TO FIRE THAT SAME AFTERNOON THE CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUMES, THEN WE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK. WE CONTACTED FORD AFTER READING ABOUT THE RECALL # 98MO3 REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM WE WERE HAVING. INITIALLY THEY WERE GOING TO LET THE DEALER DECIDE IF WE FELL UNDER THE RECALL THEN DECIDED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (98V-190) OF THE FUEL TANK PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. *MJS
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Feb 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MOVED IN FULL FORCE ON ITS OWN. WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND THE ACCELERATOR. THIS DEFECT DID NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHICH DID RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 14, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITHOUT IGNITION RUNNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jul 10, 2000
Incident date: Jun 21, 2000
RECALL 91V189000; WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT JUST ROLLED FRONT DOWN THE HILL, AND HIT A BRIDGE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 20, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
EXCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED THROWING DRIVER BACKWARD IN BELTED SEAT, HAD TO STRUGGLE TO BRAKE
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
AFTER RECALL REPAIR THE FUEL TANK FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. NLM
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 30, 2000
DAUGHTER WAS IN THE MINIVAN WHEN SHE ACCIDENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT. THE GEAR WAS SUPPOSELY IN PARK WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE CAR WAS ON AN INCLINE. IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD AND EVENTUALLY HIT A TREE ACROSS THE ROAD ON MY NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. MY DAUGHTER HIT HER HEAD AND MY SON ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 14, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 98V190000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98M03/ FUEL TANK CRACKS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR OVER TWO MONTHS IN WHICH THE DEALER HAS YET TO DO REPAIRS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Mar 4, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK (APROX 10 MIN DRIVE) AND PARKED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN MY SON NOTICED THE VAN WAS ON FIRE, FLAMES WERE COMING OUT THE FRONT THRU THE RADIATOR OPENING, BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPT ARRIVED, THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VAN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FRONT OF THE VA... Read more
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD AEROSTAR
34 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 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
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *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
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *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
98M03
Dec 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM INVOLVING THE FUEL TANK ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH CAN DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TANK AS A RESULT OF EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *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
98112
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
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
BC1350950906
Sep 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW
BC1383950906
Sep 1, 1995
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN WHEN TURNING - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A TUNED HOSE. *TW
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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