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Ford Aerostar Recalls
| Recall Date: |
FEB 08, 1990 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
91000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 08, 1990
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND GROMMET COULD RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE SEAL WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP FROM THE JOINT.
Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.
Units Affected:
91000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
34000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence:
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Units Affected:
34000
Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
JAN 22, 1986 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
38947
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 22, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE, THE AXLE COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE.
Units Affected:
38947
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1988 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
60000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 06, 1988
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Remedy:
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
Units Affected:
60000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 04, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
3600000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1987
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence:
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy:
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Units Affected:
3600000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1989 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
118787
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 18, 1989
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Consequence:
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy:
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
118787
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 02, 1986 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 02, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN SCORED OR PENETRATED WHEN FLOOR PAN MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE PARTITIONS WERE DRILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WOULD EXIST.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
107
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
APR 08, 1998 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
23500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 08, 1998
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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.
Units Affected:
23500
Notes:
AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 02, 1988 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
90000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 02, 1988
Model Affected:
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy:
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Units Affected:
90000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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