| Recall Date |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Part Affected |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
7900000
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Recall Date
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Defect Consenquence
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 11, 1998 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
140000
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Recall Date
AUG 11, 1998
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall 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 Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
23500
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Recall Date
APR 08, 1998
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall 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 Consenquence
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 |
AUG 06, 1990 |
| Part Affected |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
14300
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Recall Date
AUG 06, 1990
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall 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 Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
4842
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Recall Date
SEP 20, 1991
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
792000
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Recall Date
NOV 04, 1991
Model Affected
1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall 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 Consenquence
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