1991 Ford Aerostar Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 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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• 91V189000Nov 4, 1991792,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Ranger 1990–1991, Explorer 1991 +1 more

  Reported issue: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

  Possible 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.

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• 91V164000Sep 20, 19914,842 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more

  Reported issue: Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.

  Remedy: Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99002Transfer cases and rear drive shaftClosed · Jan 7, 1999
• RQ97015PARKING PAWLClosed · Oct 29, 1997
• PE91127Park pawl bendingClosed · Sep 16, 1991

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