Ford Aerostar — Other
High risk
Jul 16, 2001
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Certain vehicles, from Ontario to Newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, t
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Aerostar — Engine
High risk
Dec 29, 2000
Model years: 1997
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.0 llitre engines, the accelerator cable may have been kinked during installation. If the cable is kinked, the core wires could eventually fray,
Ford Aerostar — Powertrain
High risk
May 6, 1999
Model years: 1992
On certain all wheel drive vehicles, extended operation at speeds of over 130 KPH may result in structural failure of the transmission/transfer case assembly. This could result in
Ford Aerostar — Electrical
High risk
Mar 2, 1999
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur at the A2 accessory terminal in the ignition switch of these vehicles when the switch is in the "on" position causing overheating a
Ford Aerostar — Electrical
High risk
Mar 2, 1999
Model years: 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, a short circuit could cause heat damage, including melting or charring of the wire harness for the fuel pump and sender assembly and associated wire harnesses.
Ford Aerostar — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 20, 1997
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain Aerostar AWD vehicles, extended operation at speeds of over 130 kph may result in structural failure of the transmission/transfer case assembly. This could result in flu
Ford Aerostar — Structure
High risk
May 9, 1996
Model years: 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 206 - DOOR LATCHES, HINGES AND LOCKS. THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1000 POU
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Cougar
Ford Aerostar — Electrical
High risk
Nov 29, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Escort, Ford Exp
Ford Aerostar — Brakes
High risk
Feb 8, 1995
Model years: 1995
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. OVER TIME, SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
Ford Aerostar — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 30, 1992
Model years: 1990, 1991
NOTE: ALSO INCLUDES SOME MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAY
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Econoline, Ford Escort, Ford Explorer
Ford Aerostar — Emissions
High risk
Feb 5, 1992
Model years: 1990, 1991
NOTE: TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE AND AEROSTAR WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES SO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. DEFECTIVE THROTTLE POSITION SENSO
Also affects: Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz
Ford Aerostar — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 6, 1991
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991
THE PARK MECHANISM OF THE A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AS IF I
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Explorer, Ford Ranger
Ford Aerostar — Structure
High risk
Aug 27, 1991
Model years: 1987, 1988
THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE. IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT I
Ford Aerostar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 13, 1990
Model years: 1989, 1990
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUAD CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS. THE LATCH RETAINING THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD ALLOW
Ford Aerostar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 13, 1989
Model years: 1986, 1987
THE WEBBING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE. CORRECTION: A PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED O
Ford Aerostar — Electrical
High risk
Oct 5, 1988
Model years: 1986
On certain vehicles, wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs on the side of the cushion. This could result in the insulation be
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Ranger
Ford Aerostar — Electrical
High risk
Jun 23, 1988
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE OF A SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH IS PROTEC
Ford Aerostar — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 9, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHE
Also affects: Ford F Series, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Sable, Ford Taurus