1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recalls (9)

Campaign:
86V006000 on 01/27/1986
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:
04/30/1985 - 11/30/1985
Affected:
38,947
Defect:
There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
Correction:
Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.
Notes:
System: underbody/rear suspension.vehicle description: vans and wagons.

Campaign:
86V123000 on 09/04/1986
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/1986 - 05/31/1986
Affected:
107
Defect:
Fuel tanks may have been scored or penetrated when floor pan mounting holes for the partitions were drilled. consequence of defect: fuel leakage may occur and in the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire would exist.
Correction:
Replace fuel tanks as necessary.
Notes:
System: fuel tanks. vehicle description: vans equipped with domestic special order cargo area partitions.

Campaign:
87V139000 on 09/08/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1985 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
3,600,000
Defect:
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence:
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Correction:
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Notes:
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.

Campaign:
88V091000 on 06/08/1988
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
04/30/1985 - 02/29/1988
Affected:
60,000
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.
Notes:
System: electrical.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicle van, equipped with optional trailertow package.

Campaign:
88V145000 on 09/08/1988
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
04/30/1985 - 06/30/1986
Affected:
90,000
Defect:
Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Consequence:
This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.
Correction:
Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.
Notes:
System: wiring for power lumbar seats.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles and trucks equipped with power lumbarseat adjusters in the front seats.

Campaign:
89V226000 on 01/01/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1985 - 08/31/1986
Affected:
118,787
Defect:
Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.
Consequence:
Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
Correction:
Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.
Notes:
System: safety belts.vehicle description: vans equipped with captains chairs.

Campaign:
90V021000 on 02/21/1990
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
10/31/1985 - 04/30/1986
Affected:
91,000
Defect:
Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Correction:
Install a revised design grommet.
Notes:
System: fuel tank filler pipe.vehicle description: truck- van.

Campaign:
98E010000 on 04/08/1998
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Affected:
23,500
Defect:
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence:
Loss of braking can result.
Correction:
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1986 FORD AEROSTAR TSBs (27)

Bulletin:
94249
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
front door glass tipping and binding during downward travel. *tw
Bulletin:
95161
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd
Bulletin:
951612
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
door-replacement sliding - service tip. *sd
Bulletin:
95212
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
96221
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:
962612
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
962617
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Brakes - brake service - service tips. *tw
Bulletin:
9747
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
9832
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc
Bulletin:
985A13
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
9848
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
9864
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
Bulletin:
98246
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:
99222
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:
99183
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
99196
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
985A52
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
This bulletin contains service tips when servicing any brake related roughness / pull concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
01124
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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