1988 Ford Aerostar

1988 Ford Aerostar Recalls

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1988 Ford Aerostar Recalls

1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V071000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7900000
Model Affected
1988 FORD AEROSTAR

1988 Ford Aerostar Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V091000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 06, 1988

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 60000
Model Affected
1988 FORD AEROSTAR

1988 Ford Aerostar Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
60000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V190000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 11, 1998

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 140000
Model Affected
1988 FORD AEROSTAR

1988 Ford Aerostar Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
140000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 98M03
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 98E010000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 08, 1998

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 23500
Model Affected
1988 FORD AEROSTAR

1988 Ford Aerostar Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
23500

Notes:
AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V136000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 19, 1991

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 112000
Model Affected
1988 FORD AEROSTAR

1988 Ford Aerostar Defect Summary:
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.

Defect Consequence:
IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
112000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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