1988 Ford Aerostar Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

• 98V190000Aug 11, 1998140,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1988–1990

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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.

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• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible 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.

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• 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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• 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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NHTSA investigations

• EA96030Cracked fuel tanksClosed · Dec 20, 1996
• PE96050Cracked fuel tanksClosed · Aug 6, 1996
• 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
• EA89021Windshield wiper motorClosed · Mar 23, 1989
• PE89092Power steering lockingClosed · Feb 23, 1989
• PE89021Seat belt cuttingClosed · Dec 9, 1988
• PE89010Windshield wiper motorClosed · Nov 1, 1988

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