1987 Ford Aerostar Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Aerostar. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V136000Aug 19, 1991112,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

  Possible 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.

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• 89V226000Dec 18, 1989118,787 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1987

  Reported issue: Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.

  Possible consequence: Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

  Remedy: Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

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• 88V091000Jun 6, 198860,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1988

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA94025Seat belt buckle failureClosed · Jul 19, 1994
• PE94021Seat belt buckle failureClosed · Mar 4, 1994
• PE91127Park pawl bendingClosed · Sep 16, 1991
• EA91015Liftgate failureClosed · Feb 1, 1991
• PE91005Liftgate failureClosed · Oct 18, 1990
• EA90042Throttle stickingClosed · Aug 31, 1990
• PE90072Lower cntrl arm fractureClosed · Apr 9, 1990
• EA89032Safety belt frayingClosed · Aug 3, 1989
• EA89021Windshield wiper motorClosed · Mar 23, 1989
• PE89092Power steering lockingClosed · Feb 23, 1989
• PE89021Seat belt cuttingClosed · Dec 9, 1988
• PE89010Windshield wiper motorClosed · Nov 1, 1988
• EA88041Filler pipe sealClosed · Sep 15, 1988
• EA88033Under seat firesClosed · May 11, 1988
• EA88030Electrical firesClosed · Apr 19, 1988
• PE88048FUEL LEAKAGEClosed · Apr 19, 1988
• EA88028DOOR FALLS OFFClosed · Mar 23, 1988
• PE88026Crnkshft pulley bolt failrClosed · Feb 9, 1988
• PE88006FIRESClosed · Nov 30, 1987
• PE87052Rear brake lockupClosed · Sep 9, 1987

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