NHTSA Campaign 99V028000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Feb 9, 1999 · 23,097 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1994 | 23,097 |
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1995 | 23,097 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.