Investigation PE98010: 1993–1994 Ford Aerostar

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 13, 1998

Closed

Jul 14, 1998

Model years

1993–1994

Subject

Fuel sender assembly fires

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Owners allege that failure of the fuel pump/sender connector results in short circuit that has resulted in vehicle fires.symptoms include erratic fuel gauge operation, , smoke from the dash on the driver's side near the steering column (fuel pump fusible link) and passenger side (fuel pump inertia cutoff switch), intermittent stall and no start concerns, and a burning odor. Several incidents have resulted in damage to plastic fuel tubes and/or fuel supply/return tubes.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1994 Ford Aerostar257 complaints
• 1993 Ford Aerostar374 complaints