1989 Ford Aerostar

1989 Ford Aerostar Recalls

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1989 Ford Aerostar Recalls

1989 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V144000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1990

Vehicle Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 14300
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 Ford Aerostar Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14300

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1989 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V164000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 20, 1991

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4842
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 Ford Aerostar Defect Summary:
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Defect Consequence:
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy:
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4842

Notes:
SHERROD VANS, INC.
1989 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
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 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
1989 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
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 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.
1989 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V071000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7900000
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 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
1989 FORD AEROSTAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V189000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 04, 1991

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 792000
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR

1989 Ford Aerostar Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
792000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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