1995 FORD AEROSTAR
7 recalls, 204 complaints - 82 TSBs
06E022000 Mar 13, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
99V028000 Feb 9, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBILIZED AND THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE ERRATIC.
Consequence
HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT. THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.
99V029000 Feb 9, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
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.
97V204000 Nov 13, 1997
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/O... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
95V037000 Feb 28, 1995
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT REAR TIRE SIZES LISTED. P215/70R14SL SHOULD BE P215/75R14SL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE INCORRECTLY SIZED REAR TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S SPECIFIED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A SUPPLEMENTARY LABEL CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
94V239000 Dec 1, 1994
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Defect Description
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.
Complaint Statistics
204 total complaints
22 crashes 20 fires 21 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 18 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD AEROSTAR. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL STRAP AND THE FUEL INLET WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 22, 2007
Incident date: Oct 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE EXTREMELY HOT BEFORE THEY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED RIGHT HAND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUEL ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF HIS VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO FLAKE OFF IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO LOCAL BODY SHOPS. THE TECHNICIANS AT BOTH SHOPS TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY SAW THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD VEHICLES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACT... Read more
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 7, 2006
WENT TO INSTALL CAR SEAT IN THREE ROW, PASSENGER SIDE AND THE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED. IT WILL NOT STAY BUCKLED AT ALL. WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE US OVER $100 FOR BUCKLE AND AN HOURS WORTH OF LABOR. WE ARE DUE IN 2 WEEKS WITH THIRD CHILD AND THAT IS THE ONLY SPOT LEFT IN THE VAN ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 24, 2006
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 AM 6/23/06, I WAS DRIVING FROM ALBANY, TX TO DALLAS, TX ON HIGHWAY 180... AND THE TREAD ON MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS A BRIDGESTONE TURANZA. I WAS DOING BETWEEN 70 AND 75 AT THE TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 19, 2005
Incident date: Sep 5, 2005
DT: THE CALLER SAID IGNITION FAILED. SHE SAID A YEAR AGO THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY. SHE STATED THAT CURRENTLY SHE HAD INTERMITTENT TROUBLE STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WILL COME ON BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 25, 2005
Incident date: Feb 23, 2005
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE OFFICE PARKING LOT. SUDDENLY A CUSTOMER NOTIFIED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURE WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMER FOR INSPECTION. *NM *NM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 25, 2005
Incident date: Feb 23, 2005
THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH BOARD CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 10, 2004
CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE VEHICLE RECALL 99V029000 REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT GIVING THE CONSUMER EXCUSES WHY THEY COULD NOT FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK *SC *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 1, 2004
Incident date: Mar 19, 2004
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON. USE TO ONLY HAPPEN WHILE ON HIGH BEAM. BUT IS NOW DOING IT ON LOW BEAM. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD I HAVE OWNED TO DO THIS.*AK
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Sep 25, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
REAR PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF OF 1995 FORD AEROSTAR EXT VAN. THE WHEEL INCLUDED THE REAR BRAKE DRUM AND BROKE THE AXLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY MEDIAN AT 60MPH.
Crash
4 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 28, 2003
Incident date: May 20, 2003
SLIDING DOOR WILL EITHER NOT LATCH AT ALL OR IT WILL STAY CLOSED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN IT .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2003
Incident date: Apr 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FLAMES, BUT THE PANEL KEPT SMOKING. THE GROUND WIRE TO THE POWER WINDOWS HAD TO BE CUT TO STOP THE PANEL FROM SMOKING. *JB THE BURNED SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED ON THE LEFT ... Read more
Fire
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jan 21, 2003
Incident date: Jan 17, 2003
BLOW OUT AND TREAD SEPERATION ON A BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A (P215/70SR14 96S M+S) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPROX 34,000 MILES ON THE TIRE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH SOUTH ON THE SAWGRASS EXPRESSWAY (SUNRISE, FL) BETWEEN MILE MARKER 4 AND 5, MY RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A POPING SOUND AND WENT FLAT ALMOST IMMEDI... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 21, 2003
Incident date: Jan 17, 2003
BLOW OUT AND TREAD SEPERATION ON A BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A (P215/70SR14 96S M+S) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPROX 34,000 MILES ON THE TIRE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH SOUTH ON THE SAWGRASS EXPRESSWAY (SUNRISE, FL) BETWEEN MILE MARKER 4 AND 5, MY RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A POPING SOUND AND WENT FLAT ALMOST IMMEDI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Oct 31, 2002
OUR VAN WAS THE FIRST VEHICLE HIT IN A FOUR CAR PILE UP. OUR VAN AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN STRUCK. OUR VAN SUSTAINED SUBSTANCIAL ENOUGH DAMAGE BOTH IN FRONT AND BEHIND TO TOTAL IT. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED SO I'M HAVING TO RECEIVE SOME PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 6, 2002
SEVERE SHIMMY OF FRONT END. REPLACE BUSHINGS AND SHOCKS STILL THERE. DEALERS AND SERVICE SHOPS UNABLE TO CONFIRM COMPLAINT. FRIENDS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM. DT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE AT 27 MPH AND THE FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 2002
PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS CRACKING AT THE TOP WHICH IS CAUSING A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK, AND POSSIBLE HAZARD. FUEL TANK MUST BE KEPT AT HALF LEVEL, BUT IT DOES NOT STOP FUMES FROM ENTERING COMPARTMENT. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 5, 2002
BLACK EXHAUST/SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM REAR END OF VAN DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 20, 2002
A BOLT WHICH HOLDS BACK REST HAS SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED SEAT TO COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOIRMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 14, 2002
WHILE HAVING WINDSHIELD REPLACED, THE PINCH WELD HAD CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER PREPARATION DURING PREVIOUS INSTALLATION. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 11, 2002
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL GAUGE BECOMES ERRATIC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALL THE GAUGES QUIT WORKING AND THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAIN DASH WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED AND BURNT. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 11, 2002
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL GAUGE BECOMES ERRATIC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALL THE GAUGES QUIT WORKING AND THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAIN DASH WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED AND BURNT. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 11, 2002
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL GAUGE BECOMES ERRATIC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALL THE GAUGES QUIT WORKING AND THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAIN DASH WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED AND BURNT. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Feb 20, 2002
WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT 40MPH, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Feb 4, 2002
HAD ADJUSTED SEATBACK WITH LEVER, BUT WHEN RESTING AGAINST IT, IT WOULD MAKE A CLICKING NOISE AND JUMP OUT POSITION. THIS CAUSES PROBLEM WITH VISIBILITY. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD SEAT REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 31, 2002
WHILE HAVING WINDSHIELD REPLACED, THE PINCH WELD HAD CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER PREPARATION DURING PREVIOUS INSTALLATION. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 30, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1995
WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN REVERSE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT EXAMINE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *TT
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Aug 16, 2001
A BUSHING BREAKS CAUSING THE TIRE RUBBS AGAINST THE INNER BODY. *AK
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Aug 13, 2001
A BUSHING BREAKS CAUSING THE TIRE RUBBS AGAINST THE INNER BODY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE SPUTTERED A FEW TIMES, THEN STALLED. WOULD NOT START AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. WANTED TO REPLACE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. CONSUMER THEN REPAIRED VEHICLE HIMSELF, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD FAILED AND FLOODED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH FUEL. *AK ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 3, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING TOO FAST. AFTER 2 YEARS BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2001
THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED & THE BRAKE,TAIL,DASH & HEAD LTS GO OFF, SWITCH 1/2 IN WILL WORK. REPLACEMENT AFTER APPROX 1 YR IS DOING SAME.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2001
THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED & THE BRAKE,TAIL,DASH & HEAD LTS GO OFF, SWITCH 1/2 IN WILL WORK. REPLACEMENT AFTER APPROX 1 YR IS DOING SAME.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2001
THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED & THE BRAKE,TAIL,DASH & HEAD LTS GO OFF, SWITCH 1/2 IN WILL WORK. REPLACEMENT AFTER APPROX 1 YR IS DOING SAME.*AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2001
THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED & THE BRAKE,TAIL,DASH & HEAD LTS GO OFF, SWITCH 1/2 IN WILL WORK. REPLACEMENT AFTER APPROX 1 YR IS DOING SAME.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 2001
VAN CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED, WAS TOLD BY THE INSURANCE THAT AUTOMOBILE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER HAD TWO RECALLS ON THIS VAN, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS ONE OF THEM. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 27, 2001
VEHICLE OVERHEATED/ STALLED DUE TO BLOWEN HEADGASKETS. DEALER WAS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK
SEATS
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 6, 2001
AFTER PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS PUSHED ATTACHING BOLTS WERE BROKEN WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING OF DEFECT. DEALER REFUSED TO WORK ON PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION/GEARS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THE COST FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION THAT FAILED AGAIN WAS PAID BY THE CONSUMER. *YH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 23, 2001
SLIDING DOOR LATCH BROKE WITH DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION, OCCUPANTS IN REAR SEATS WERE UNABLE TO EASILY EXIT VEHICLE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Dec 6, 2000
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES.VEHICLE STALLED IN MIDDLE & WHEN GOING IN REVERSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER JUST REBUILDS TRANSMISSION, NOT KNOWING IF PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Nov 2, 2000
BOTH SHOULDER SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT OF THIS 1995 AEROSTAR MINI VAN STOPPED WORKING THIS WEEK, ONE SEAT BELT HAS NO HOLD MEANING YOU CAN PULL IT ALL THE WAY OUT OF THE PANEL AND IT DOES NOT GRAB AND SECURE MY CHILD, THE OTHER SEAT BELT WONT COME OUT OF THE HOLDER AT ALL, SO IT IS USELESS AS ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH HAS A WARRANTY ON THE TIRE OF 80,000 MILES AND ONLY 35,000 MILES WERE PUT ON THE TIRES BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. THE STEEL RADIAL TORE THE BUMPER OFF OF THE VAN, THANKFULLY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHIC... Read more
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRES AT FIRESTONE DEALER 4 TIRES SIZE P205 75 R14 FORD RECOMENDED SIZE IS P215 70R 14SL. I THINK THE REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE NOT THE RIGHT SIZE FOR MY VEHICLE. PLEASE VERIFY AND OFFER OPTIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20575R14 )
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRES AT FIRESTONE DEALER 4 TIRES SIZE P205 75 R14 FORD RECOMENDED SIZE IS P215 70R 14SL. I THINK THE REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE NOT THE RIGHT SIZE FOR MY VEHICLE. PLEASE VERIFY AND OFFER OPTIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20575R14 )
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 2000
HAVING BEEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE BREAK IN THE LOWER ARM DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT A HIGHER SPEED THE VAN COULD HAVE ROLLED VERY EASY. KNOW ING NOW THAT YOU HAD A REPORT ON THE RIVETS POPING, I FEEL MY LIFE WAS PUT IN DANGER ALONG WITH MY SON'S KNOWING THAT NOTHING ELSE BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
ON OUR IGNITION KEY TURN THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN IT AND IT ROTATES ROUND AND ROUND. ON OUR SLIDING DOOR THE SCREWS KEEP FALLING OUT @ THE DOOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK AND IT ALWAYS SHOWS DOOR AJAR. I THINK THIS IS UNSAFE AND BOTH NEED A RECALL ON THEM. *AK
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
ON OUR IGNITION KEY TURN THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN IT AND IT ROTATES ROUND AND ROUND. ON OUR SLIDING DOOR THE SCREWS KEEP FALLING OUT @ THE DOOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK AND IT ALWAYS SHOWS DOOR AJAR. I THINK THIS IS UNSAFE AND BOTH NEED A RECALL ON THEM. *AK
1 injured
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 FORD AEROSTAR
82 manufacturer communications from 82 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02142
Jul 22, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
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
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *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
8164
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99235
Nov 15, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, MOISTURE IN THE CRANKCASE MAY ENTER THE PCV SYSTEM, FREEZE AND CAUSE PRESURE IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE PCV FITTING IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY FREEZE OR
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *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
13180
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
6997
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *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
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
98L20
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *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
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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
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
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
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *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
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
983080
Feb 26, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE REAR HOUSING AND DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT
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
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
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
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97090297189
Sep 2, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC
BC2431970501
May 1, 1997
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AEROSTAR E4WD MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT LEAKAGE FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TW
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
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
BC3485972301
Jan 23, 1997
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
BC1019997230
Jan 23, 1997
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
BC0324970201
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD
962617
Dec 16, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - BRAKE SERVICE - SERVICE TIPS. *TW
962616
Dec 16, 1996
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SLIDING DOOR - DAMAGED OR MISADJUSTED LATCH MECHANISM. *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
BC0407961115
Nov 15, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW
BC0324961101
Nov 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
96223
Oct 21, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96226
Oct 21, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
BC0766961016
Oct 16, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS OF A/C GOING TO DEFROST MODE WHEN CLIMBING GRADES OR ACCELERATING ARE LIKELY CAUSED BY VACUUM LEAKS. *TT
BC0822961010
Oct 10, 1996
162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
CONCERNS W/ LIFTGATE OPENING EFFORTS &/OR THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING OPEN, ESPECIALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. *TT
BC9666961001
Oct 1, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
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
BC4380950906
Sep 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AVAILABILITY OF HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION. *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
951012
May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE MAY LEAK FLUID FROM THE CASE VENT TUBE. *TW
BC2701950503
May 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
LIGHT CLICKING SENSATION OR LOOSENESS AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW
95715
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL LAMP MAY TURN ON OR FLASH INTERMITTENTLY MAY BE DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INCORRECTLY CALCULATING THE VEHICLE ENGINE LOAD DURING LIGHT THROTTLE. *TW
9524
Jan 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW
94239
Nov 1, 1994
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *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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