1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recalls (5)

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:: 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:: 96V071000 on 04/30/1996
Component:: Electrical system:ignition
Manufactured:: 07/31/1987 - 09/29/1992
Affected:: 7,900,000
Defect:: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence:: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Notes:: System: electrical; ignition switch. vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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:: 98V190000 on 08/26/1998
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:: 09/30/1987 - 11/29/1989
Affected:: 140,000
Defect:: Vehicle description: mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county), oklahoma, south carolina, and texas, and in the u.s. territories covered by the federal statutes. the upper portion of the fuel tank can develop small cracks due to extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. fuel vapor or leakage could occur at these cracks.
Consequence:: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, regardless of mileage, through march 31, 2002. this coverage will only be for structural cracks at the top of the tank and will not include other damage caused by an accident or road debris.
Notes:: Owner notification began december 9, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1988 FORD AEROSTAR TSBs (31)

Bulletin:: 94249
Component:: 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:: front door glass tipping and binding during downward travel. *tw
Bulletin:: BC1350950906
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: high altitude transmission available. *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:: 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:: 98112
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt
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:: 985A12
Component:: 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 98M03
Component:: 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Owner notification program involving the fuel tank on affected vehicles which can develop cracks at the upper portion of the tank as a result of extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. *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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