Recall 88V091000: 1986–1988 Ford Aerostar

Report received

Jun 6, 1988

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

60,000vehicles

Model years

1986–1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.

Possible consequence

Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.

Remedy

Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Ford Aerostar53 complaints
• 1987 Ford Aerostar114 complaints
• 1988 Ford Aerostar177 complaints