Ford Aerostar Wagon Awd 1996

• Recall 59340 [USA]: Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford 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.

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• Recall 9098 [USA]: This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
  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.
  dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
  owner notification began march 19, 1999.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 contactford 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).

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• Recall 10931 [USA]: Loss of braking can result.
  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.
  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.
  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).

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• Recall 16256 [USA]: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
  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.
  dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
  owner notification is expected to begin february 16,1998.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 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15451 [USA]: Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
  The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
  owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 18, 1996. Note:owners who do not receive the correct label within a reasonable time free of charge 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.

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• Recall 28727 [USA]: The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
  When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
  dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
  vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and mini-vans.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.

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• Recall 2001193 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles, from ontario to newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle. Correction: owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends september 30, 2003.

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• Recall 1999032 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur at the a2 accessory terminal in the ignition switch of these vehicles when the switch is in the "on" position causing overheating and the potential for a vehicle fire. Correction: a jumper harness with a relay will be installed which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.

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• Recall 1997042 [Canada]: Emissions
  These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 1103 - exhaust emissions. Vehicles may have been built with incorrect mass airflow sensors installed in the emissions control system. With the incorrect sensor installed the affected vehicles may exceed the emissions standard. Correction: mass airflow sensor will be replaced with the correct part.

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• Recall 1997207 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain aerostar awd vehicles, extended operation at speeds of over 130 kph may result in structural failure of the transmission/transfer case assembly. This could result in fluid expulsion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive. Fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire and driveshaft separation may lead to loss of vehicle control. Correction: transfer case extension housing will be replaced and steel driveshaft will be replaced with an aluminum driveshaft.

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• Recall 1996071 [Canada]: Structure
  These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S 206 - door latches, hinges and locks. The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1000 pound transverse load as required by the standard. Correction: driver door latch will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Transfer cases and rear drive shaft investigation # EA99002

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• Transfer cases and rear driveshaft investigation # RQ98012

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Condensed version: @ 70mph posted speed limit goodyear allegra touring tire exploded like a 1/4 stick of dynamite and almost cost me my life if my reactionary time had been any slower. 3 other tires same leaking through sidewall goodyear decorative gills on same this has not resolved. Seller has not resolved and refuses though goodyear said to replace before the main issue of the left front driver tire exploding at 70 mph, . Litigation is next step if amicable resolution can not be had. Contact has been extensive with goodyear to no results.

Condensed version: @ 70mph posted speed limit goodyear allegra touring tire exploded like a 1/4 stick of dynamite and almost cost me my life if my reactionary time had been any slower. 3 other tires same leaking through sidewall goodyear decorative gills on same this has not resolved. Seller has not resolved and refuses though goodyear said to replace before the main issue of the left front driver tire exploding at 70 mph, . Litigation is next step if amicable resolution can not be had. Contact has been extensive with goodyear to no results.

I had smoke and acrid smell coming from under my dash (while driving), where the steering column fits to it. I have contacted a major ford dealer (brandon ford), and they are refusing to help me. I called ford customer service and he said my vin is not listed for a recall, but yet had no answer for me when i asked why is my vehicle not on the recall list, when it is in the group of vehicles that were recalled and that are catching on fire while driving down the road. Over 887,000 were recalled for fire related problems, but they refuse to even look at mine. So, can i keep driving it? I don't know if it was a one time thing, or what.....

12/6/2014 @ 18:20 c.S.T. To whom it may concern, (hopefully a supervisor or director) the drivers side seat belt floor clasp fails. I releases the seat belt while driving. After two or three times of re-hooking the seat-belt to the hold down clasp bolted through floor board of the vehicle, it will no longer accept and hold the seat belt in place. This has happened to both of my vehicles, the 1993 occurred at appx. 190,000 miles and when i contacted ford about this safety issue and failure of the seat belt to remain clasped, they simply said, it is an older vehicle and you have to purchase the entire seat belt assembly for over $500.00...[xxx]. This is a safety issue...And ford needs to replace the hold down clasp which is bolted through the floor board free of charge. Labor and part free. If i had been attempting to avoid an accident or was in an accident and that belt let loose, i might be dead. This should never happen. My 1976 ford torino never had this problem, nor the other vehicles referenced, nor any other vehicle i have ever owned. This is a safety and driver safety which needs to be addressed, and no matter the age of the vehicle, it is a safety feature mandated by all states motor vehicle laws to be engaged at all times while driving. If the item is defective by design, and as in my case, it arbitrarily and without notice of its imminent failure, fails with no pressure on it, it needs to be a recalled item. I also suspect that ford is still purchasing from the same supplier and if this is true, then all subsequent seat belt hold down clasps will fail likewise at the 6 - 9 year range, without notice and expose ford to wrongful death suits due to mechanical defects in those seat belt hold down clasps. I am cutting and pasting a copy of this formal complaint so that i have a record of its submission today december 6, 2014 @ 18:20 c.S.T. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford aerostar. While driving approximately 50 mph the front drivers side tire began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the transfer case would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 97v204000 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford aerostar. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud roaring sound. She stopped the vehicle and noticed that the rear passenger wheel spokes failed. The wheel was replaced with a spare tire. There was no damage to the tire or vehicle. The wheel was inspected by the repair shop and they stated that the wheel was defective. The wheels were the original wheels for the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being driven 30 mph, all power failed and the engine stalled. The stalling has also occurred at higher speeds and while the vehicle was immobile. A fuse connected to the battery cables blew. When the fuse was replaced, the engine would restart. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer. The contact was informed the vehicle was not included in recall # 99v029000, for the electrical ignition switch due the vin even thought vehicle had the same problems. The manufacturer was not notified.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer for replacement of the tires. After the tires were replaced and vehicle was being driven home at 45mph, the vehicle hesitated as if the gears were not changing properly. The vehicle was returned to the tire dealer who determined the drive shaft was loose. The dealer recommended the vehicle not be used until the drive shaft was welded and the universal joint was replaced.

Dt*: the contact stated the front wheels on the vehicle cracked. This was noticed from a visual inspection by the contact. The manufacturer was alerted and stated the wheels cracked under stress from the vehicle.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0340 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
• P1309 [1] EGR Calibration High
• P1336 [1] Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 1
• P0732 [2] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [2] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P1762 [1] Coast Clutch Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
• P0300 [3] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0306 [3] Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected