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1997 FORD Aerostar
5 Recalls for 1997 FORD Aerostar
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-26 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE. |
| 1999-02-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY. |
| 1998-04-08 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 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. Remedy: 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. |
| 1997-11-13 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| 2006-03-13 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354. |
4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 FORD Aerostar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-22 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-08-14 | transmission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | wheel/axle | |||
| 2011-05-12 | transmission |
65 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 FORD Aerostar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11363588 | |||
| 2020-10-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11363588 | |||
| 2014-11-19 |
ENGINE | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10659389 | |||
| 2010-08-19 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10350538 | |||
| 2009-06-26 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 10275026 | |||
| 2008-03-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10222447 | |||
| 2005-07-26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 10130062 | |||
| 2005-07-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10129732 | |||
| 2004-05-21 |
WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10074110 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10070676 | |||
| 2004-03-23 |
WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10059385 | |||
| 2003-12-02 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10049874 | |||
| 2003-09-02 |
WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10031918 | |||
| 2003-09-23 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10034255 | |||
| 2003-07-16 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10029395 | |||
| 2003-04-21 |
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
ODI Number: 10017214 | |||
| 2002-08-22 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 8016938 | |||
| 2002-03-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8005538 | |||
| 2001-12-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8000793 | |||
| 2001-08-03 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 893379 | |||
| 2001-04-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 885707 | |||
| 2001-03-09 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 882647 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 881534 | |||
| 2000-08-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 868378 | |||
| 2000-08-15 |
WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 867831 | |||
| 2000-06-26 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 864248 | |||
| 2000-01-03 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 853851 | |||
| 1999-07-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 843335 | |||
| 1999-08-26 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 845887 | |||
| 1999-09-28 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 849023 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 838954 | |||
| 1999-05-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 837746 | |||
| 1998-10-26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 829445 | |||
| 1998-09-18 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 828006 | |||
| 1998-09-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 827610 | |||
| 1998-07-31 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 826124 | |||
| 1998-09-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 827899 | |||
| 1997-11-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 818956 | |||
| 2001-11-19 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 754709 | |||
| 2001-04-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 744550 | |||
| 2001-04-10 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 743850 | |||
| 2001-02-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 740683 | |||
| 2000-07-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 726123 | |||
| 2000-03-26 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 720605 | |||
| 2000-03-28 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 720686 | |||
| 2000-02-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 719234 | |||
| 1999-01-24 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 702515 | |||
| 1998-12-04 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 701121 | |||
| 1999-01-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 701375 | |||
| 1999-09-08 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 609433 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 606419 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 606759 | |||
| 2000-09-12 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 554544 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 548952 | |||
| 1999-06-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 546060 | |||
| 1999-05-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 545333 | |||
| 1999-01-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 543351 | |||
| 1999-01-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 543351 | |||
| 1998-12-29 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 543196 | |||
| 1999-03-18 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 544461 | |||
| 1998-11-12 |
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 542552 | |||
| 1998-08-18 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 539049 | |||
| 1998-01-20 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 529534 | |||
| 1998-01-29 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 529366 | |||
| 1998-01-06 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 527820 |
2 Investigations for 1997 FORD Aerostar
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-31 | 1999-01-07 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |
| 1999-01-07 | 2000-11-14 | POWER TRAIN |
94 Service Alerts for 1997 FORD Aerostar
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2002-09-02 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-15 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-27 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
1996-1997 AEROSTAR INTERIOR TRIM PANELS ARE OCCASIONALLY BEING REPORTED WITH ISSUES OF DAMAGE/DELAMINATION/HOLES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-22 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-17 | 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-13 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-09-02 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A “THUMPING” NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN DESCRIBED AS A SURGE/BUCK/JERK OR HESITATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AEROSTAR E4WD MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT LEAKAGE FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE AIR OPERATED COOLING FAN MAYU RUN CONTINUOUSLY IF THE ENGINE ECM FAN CONTROL PARAMETERS ARE SET INCORRECTLY. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VEHICLES WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE VENT UNDER SOME DRIVING MODES ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
SOME 4.0L ENGINES WITH BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSTION. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
AS OF 1/7/97 THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK FEATURE TAG THAT WAS AFFIXED AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR, HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR PRODUTION. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES – ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION – E40D – 4R70W – 4R44E – 5R55E – NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR – DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-04-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) – SERVICE PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-20 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-10 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-25 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERAL MEGAFUSES ARE USED. NOW HAS A NEW PLASTIC COVER. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-12 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-04 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DISCHARGED BATTERIES MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DRAW DIFFICULT TO DUPLICATE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-10 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FD 1460 ENGINES – NON-FUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE HEATERS – ENSURE THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-11 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD CRACKS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-08 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-08 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-11-10 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-16 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-17 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE ABS LIGHT (RABS) TO ILLUMINATE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICING TIP – TRANSMISSION – THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-03 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ – 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 220000 SEATS
INTERIOR TRIM PANELS ARE OCCASIONALLY BEING REPORTED WITH ISSUES OF DAMAGE/DELAMINATION/HOLES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-06 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-07-21 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER – SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-31 | 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-04-29 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-09-02 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-12-10 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, AND/OR P1151 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES WITH A 4.OL ENGINE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES – BRAKE SERVICE – SERVICE TIPS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF THE REAR ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE ON POSITION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UPDATE INFORMATION FOR 1997 4R44E AND 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS – THERE ARE TWO (2) DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DISCHARGED BATTERIES ON 97 AEROSTARS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DRAW THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT T DUPLICATE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-17 | 160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-11 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 FORD Aerostar
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