1996 Ford Aerostar Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 99V029000Feb 9, 1999762,201 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.

  Possible consequence: This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.

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• 97V204000Nov 13, 199775,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. Fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.

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• 96V161000Aug 29, 1996134,770 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1996, F-150 1996–1997, F-250 1996–1997 +3 more

  Reported issue: The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

  Possible consequence: Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.

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• 96V070000Apr 22, 199673,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1996, Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

  Possible consequence: The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99002Transfer cases and rear drive shaftClosed · Jan 7, 1999
• RQ98012Transfer cases and rear driveshaftClosed · Jul 31, 1998

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