1987 FORD AEROSTAR Recalls (5)
- 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:
- 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:
- 91V136000 on 09/26/1991
- Component:
- Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1987 - 12/31/1987
- Affected:
- 112,000
- Defect:
- Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
- Consequence:
- If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.
- Correction:
- Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.
- Notes:
- System: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. louis assembly plant.
- 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).
1987 FORD AEROSTAR TSBs (28)
- 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:
- 002310
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *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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