1997 Ford Aerostar Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 00V425000Dec 26, 200036,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Ford Aerostar 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with 3.0l engines. An accelerator cable was kinked during installation, causing the core wires to eventually fray.

  Possible consequence: This could increase the friction in the cable, causing the throttle to be slow to return to idle. This condition could result in a stuck throttle.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new accelerator cable.

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• 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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NHTSA investigations

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

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