1989 FORD AEROSTAR Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 90V144000 on 08/22/1990
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:recliner
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 01/31/1990
- Affected:
- 14,300
- Defect:
- The second row right hand seat assembly has a tilt forward function. a latch retains the seat in the normal ride postion, and this latch may release under severe frontal impact conditions, allowing the seat to pivot forward.
- Consequence:
- In the event of vehicle accident, the seat could pivotforward, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
- Correction:
- Replace seat pawl assembly with a revised design assembly.
- Notes:
- System: seat assembly.vehicle description: truck vans equipped with quad captain's chairs.
- Campaign:
- 91V164000 on 09/25/1991
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Affected:
- 4,842
- Defect:
- Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
- Consequence:
- Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.
- Correction:
- Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.
- Notes:
- System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: vans.note: this recall is being conducted by sherrod vans, inc.
- Campaign:
- 91V189000 on 11/05/1991
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1989 - 07/31/1991
- Affected:
- 792,000
- Defect:
- When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
- Consequence:
- Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. this can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. all of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
- Notes:
- System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.
- 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).
1989 FORD AEROSTAR TSBs (34)
- Bulletin:
- 94249
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- front door glass tipping and binding during downward travel. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC1383950906
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- vehicle may exhibit a moan when turning - to correct this condition, replace the high pressure hose with a tuned hose. *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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *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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