1990 FORD AEROSTAR
7 recalls, 254 complaints - 46 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.
89V223000 Dec 11, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (CONTROLS BRAKING OF REAR WHEELS) COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 40 DEGREES.
Consequence
THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.
Complaint Statistics
254 total complaints
32 crashes 65 fires 25 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 23 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 18 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 8 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 1991
1990 FORD AEROSTAR. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN ACCELERATION NEARLY 20 YEARS AGO, THAT CAUSED OVER $1,000 IN DAMAGE. TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. *JB
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 4, 2005
Incident date: Oct 4, 2005
1990 FORD AEROSTAR HAD CRACK IN FUEL TANK CAUSING CONSUMER TO REPLACE THE TANK. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN DEC 1998 REGARDING THE GAS TANK, HOWEVER AT THE TIME HE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 1, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2002
MY 1990 FORD AEROSTAR WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE FUMES WOULD OVERCOME YOU WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE VAN SAT FOR A SHORT TIME GAS WOULD BE ALL OVER THE GROUND FROM THE LEAK. I PAID A FORD DEALER TO REPLACE THE TANK NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A RECALL. THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WAS IMPORTANT ENO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
BRAKING SYSTEM -- MASTER CYLINDER
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
BRAKING SYSTEM -- MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
BRAKING SYSTEM -- MASTER CYLINDER
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
BRAKING SYSTEM -- MASTER CYLINDER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR VAN. *MR THE RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWED: #96V071000, 98V190000, 91V189000, 91V164000, 90V144000, 98E010000, 98E010000 AND A RECALL ON THE TIRE TEMPORARY SPARE. *SC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2004
Incident date: Jan 12, 2004
TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARK AND VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THERE WAS NO NOTICES OF SUCH A RECALL OR ANY OTHER RECALLS, FOR THIS VEHICLE. 1990 FORD AEROSTAR. *JB
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: May 14, 2004
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION RECALL 91V1890... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: May 14, 2004
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION RECALL 91V1890... Read more
Crash
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Dec 5, 1998
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURES DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS RECALL 89V223000. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 96V071000 BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Dec 5, 1998
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURES DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS RECALL 89V223000. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 96V071000 BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
I JUST GOT MY TRANSMISSION FIXED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE FORD AEROSTAR HAS BEEN RECALLED... UNTIL NOW I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SOMETIMES NO SHIFTING, REVERSE ALWAYS HAVE A PROBLEM AND LATE SHIFTING (FORWARD).. I'M JUST WONDERING IF MY VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN FIXED? CAN FORD DEALER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
THE REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCK AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. NO REPORT OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 26, 2003
Incident date: Jul 15, 1990
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Jan 22, 2003
NHTSARECALL 98-V-190-000 CONCERNING UPPER PORTION OF FUEL TANK THAT CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS. CONSUMER HADTHE RECALL LETTER, BUT MANUFACTURER DIDN'T HONOR IT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 20, 2002
Incident date: Nov 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL #98V190000 FUEL TANK CRACKS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 2002
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V190000 FUEL TANK; THE VAN WAS TAKEN IN AS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN BY FORD FOR THE FUEL TANK BACK IN 1999. AFTER INSPECTING THE FUEL TANK, THE DEALER TOLD HER THE TANK WAS FINE AND DIDN'T REPLACE IT. NOW IN 2002, THE FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL CRACKS WHICH THE FORD DEALERS... Read more
TIRES
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Aug 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES BLEWOUT, THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, FUT TUR SE, P215/70R14, DOT NUMBER VDHYNMA396. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 5, 2002
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN REFUELING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL RUNS OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 22, 2002
Incident date: May 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL DUE TO A FIRE IN ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THIS WAS THE SECOND AEROSTAR STAR VEHICLE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Fire
TIRES
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND STRIKE THE GUARDRAIL.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Mar 30, 2002
I PURCHASED MY VAN FROM MONARCH FORD IN EXETER MARCH OF 1996, BEFORE BUYING THE VAN I ASKED THEM TO PLEASE GIVE ME THE FORMER OWNERS PHONE NUMBER SO THAT I COULD CONTACT THEM INREGARDS TO ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS THEY HAD BEFORE SELLING IT BACK TO FORD. MONARCH FORD REFUSED AND I GUESS THAT SHOULD HAVE B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER TURNED IGNITION AND VEHICLE WAS IDLING WHEN IT STARTED TO REV, SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND HIT A BUILDING.*AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER TURNED IGNITION AND VEHICLE WAS IDLING WHEN IT STARTED TO REV, SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND HIT A BUILDING.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 12, 2002
Incident date: Feb 5, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS A SIGN BURNING PLASTIC. RECALL NUMBER 96G07100. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Sep 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 20, 2001
MASTER CYLINDER LOSES PRESSURE AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, STOPS VEHICLE VERY LITTLE. CONSUMER MAY TRY IT NEXT TIME AND BRAKES WILL WORK FINE. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD ABOUT RECALL ON BRAKES. FORD STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALL ON BRAKES. FORD FILE#9005975796... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 16, 2001
DOOR LATCH ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN, CAUSING DOOR TO FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN RECALL 98V190000. UPPER PORTION OF FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS. DEALER HAS ADVISED OF DEFECT, BUT SAID THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
HEAT SHIELD BOLTS BROKE, HAVING PROBLEMS FIND TO REPAIR. *AK
TIRES
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 1999
HAD TWO BLOWOUTS WITHIN A MONTH ALMOST RESULTING IN CRASH (TIRESIZE: 205-75-14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205-75-14 )
TIRES
Oct 18, 2000
Incident date: Oct 5, 2000
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE A CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SIDEWALLS AT TREAD LINE, IN SOME AREAS CRACKS TURN INTO TREAD (DOT NUMBER: 25741-2 ?? TIRESIZE: 215/60R15)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
LEAK WITHOUT APPARENT PUNCTURE. "PLUG" REPAIRED 2X. "TEAR" CONTINUES TO RUN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: HYHB4FA468 TIRE SIZE: P215/75R14 )
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Sep 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 19, 2000
PLASTIC SNAP RETAINER BUSHING HOLDING THE CLUTCH PUSH ROD NO LONGER HOLDS PUSH ROD.*AK PUSH ROD FELL OFF OF THE STUD MAKING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE. THE CLUTCH DISCONNECTING IN TRAFFIC MAKES THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTEROL. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 20, 1992
O-RING FAILURES WERE REPORTED ON ONE OF YOUR OWN BULLETINS ITEM # SB014781. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 12, 2000
VEHICLE FIRE RELATED TO RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (96V-071), PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION AND REPAIR. YH
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
WHEN STARTING CAR IT WON'T START, VEHICLE HAS POWER, BUT WON'T TURN OVER. WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THEN BACK INTO PARK, VEHICLE WILL START. CONSUMER FELT SHIFT LEVER WAS NOT LOCKING PROPERLY AND CAR MAY ROLL. *AK
SUSPENSION
Apr 27, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND PULL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 31, 2000
DOOR LATCH ON THE SLIDING DOOR WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, AND DOOR WON'T SHUT. DEALER INDICATED THAT BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 3, 1999
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 1992 FORD AREOSTAR FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VANS FOR THE SAME FAILURE. RECALL 91V181000/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 3, 2000
FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS, CAUSING A FUEL TO LEAK .DLR HAS REPLACED FUEL TANK PRIOR TO RECALL 98V190000 BEING ISSUED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 1, 1999
Incident date: Nov 12, 1999
VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE MY WIFE WAS SHOPPING IN A TOY STORE. STRANGE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED TO TOWNE FORD ORCHARD PARK NY 3 DAYS PRIOR. THEY SAID PROBLEMS WERE NOT RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Nov 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION THAT CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Nov 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, CAUSING A COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 25, 1999
CONSUMER INSERTED THE KEY INTO IGNITION AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE SWITCH. CONSUMER TURNED IGNITION OFF, AND NO FIRE WAS STARTED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCHING MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED & DRIVER LEANS FORWARD A BIT, THE BELT BUCKLE WOULD BECOME UNLATCHED, BY ITSELF. DRIVER HAS BUCKLE PART BY BENEDIX. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 8, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO NOTICE WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE (96V-071). MJS
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 20, 1999
Incident date: Jul 19, 1999
PARKED FOR 12 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE AT 3:50 AM.
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD AEROSTAR
46 manufacturer communications from 46 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 | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
01197
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
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
13118
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
6896
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
98233
Nov 23, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE VENT UNDER SOME DRIVING MODES ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96719
Mar 25, 1996
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A RAPPING OR CLANGING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED RAPIDLY OR WHEN TURNING ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE. *TT
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
951614
Aug 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING-POOR PERFORMANCE EVEN THOUGH A/C SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SERVICE TIPS. *SD
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
95153
Jul 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
95102
May 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW
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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