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Ford Aerostar Recalls
| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected:
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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.
Units Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 06, 1990 |
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
14300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1990
Model Affected:
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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.
Units Affected:
14300
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 20, 1991 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
4842
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 20, 1991
Model Affected:
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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.
Units Affected:
4842
Notes:
SHERROD VANS, INC.
| Recall Date: |
NOV 04, 1991 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
792000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 04, 1991
Model Affected:
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
Units Affected:
792000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 11, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected: |
140000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 11, 1998
Model Affected:
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Summary:
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, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS.
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.
Units Affected:
140000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 98M03
| 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:
1989 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.
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