1997 Ford Aerostar Electrical system Problems

“Need to know were to start to get all the problems on my van taken care of all the recalls, of power train the electrical and whatever else was reported to me on my report of the recalls on this 1997 areostar van thank you maryjean.”

“The electrical system involving the horn continually fails. The horn regulary goes off while the vehicle is not running. I have replaced both horns, the low and high frequency. I have replaced the horn relay. With each replacement, the horn burns out because it is operated for extended periods because it is set off by something in the system. This usually occurs at night.”

“My 1997 Ford aero star van produced a puff of smoke from the steering column near the ignition switch. I took it to my mechanic whom checked the recall notices and found one resulting in an electrical overload short circuit and overheating in the steering column electrical components. When the key was turned off it subsides. Since this occurrence the instrument panel has not worked and blew all fuses, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key after multiple attempts it engages some times. …”

“Smoke occasionally appears coming out from around the dash panel by the heating and A/C controls. Smells like electrical components burning or burning wire insulation. Smoke goes away after 5-10 minutes. Doesn't seem to matter if heat, A/C or just the fan is on. Is an intermittent problem. Dealer states they could not find the problem or duplicate gripe.”

“Intermittent discharge of battery, contact dealer cant find proplem, Ford have 3 service bulletins out on problem,happens on vehicles build before certain time.”