Ford Aerostar Wagon 1994

• Recall 59393 [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 8773 [USA]: Heat damage, including melting or charring of the fuel pump and sender assembly wire harness and associated wiring harnesses can also result. the short circuit could also have the potential for a vehicle fire.
  Vehicle description: mini vans. Heat generation in the wiring harness to the fuel pump/sender assembly can cause an electrical short. The vehicle could experience a loss of power and become immobilized and the fuel gauge may be erratic.
  dealers will install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump ground circuit that will be installed at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.
  owner notification began april 7, 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 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).

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• Recall 9100 [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 10934 [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 16258 [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 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 1999031 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a short circuit could cause heat damage, including melting or charring of the wire harness for the fuel pump and sender assembly and associated wire harnesses. In some cases the short circuit could have the potential for a vehicle fire. Correction: a fused jumper harness will be installed in the fuel pump ground circuit at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.

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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 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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• Luggage compartment door drops abruptly investigation # PE02076

  Odi has identified 30 incidents resulting in minor to moderate personal injuries that have been caused by abrupt door drops over the approximately eight - twelve year period of product usage and exposure (1991-1995 to 2003).Most of the injury incidents appear to have been caused by a fracture of the gas filled lift assist cylinder mounting stud.Stud fractures have occurred randomly over time and do not exhibit any apparent trend relating to date of vehicle production or time-in-service (exposure).The odi closing report summarizes the details of this investigation.
  

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• Transfer cases and rear drive shaft investigation # EA99002

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Transfer cases and rear driveshaft investigation # RQ98012

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• Fuel sender assembly fires investigation # EA98016

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Airbag (code 13 and 51) lights flashing

Van had been driven for approximately two hours or so, around the local city communities. Van had been parked for approximately five minutes, when neighbors notified me of fire. Intense fire was coming from driver's side/windshield/ignition/front seat area, eventually consuming entire interior of van. Norfolk fire department responded within five minutes, or so, station only about 150 yards from my residence. Fire was extinguished within five minutes or so, but the van was completely consumed by fire and totally destroyed by then. Van was junked/salvaged. Paid only $100.00 for salvage/junk/towing, etc. Prior to this incident, i had no problems with my van. Van only had 93000 miles. Had purchased new from freedoms ford in norfolk, va. Informed by associate that i should report this "fire hazard/problem," because other 1994 ford aerostar vans have experienced similar "fire problems/incidents/reports," and the like. Please inform me of what actions i need to take to recoup some monetary value for this "fire incident," etc. My vehicle paperwork was burned/destroyed in the fire. However, the norfolk fire department did make an "official fire report/record" of the incident, etc. Also, minor damage was done to the aluminum siding of my house from the vehicle fire. *tr

We were beginning to experience loss of power. The fuel pump and filter was changed. We are still getting intermittent loss of power, but what my concern is that i saw a recall on nhtsa: 99v028000. I was made aware of this recall when i viewed an episode of cops where an aerostar's electrical system caused a fire in the engine compartment. I called ford in temecula calif and now they have no record of any recalls for this year of aerostar 1994 i do have kids and i would like to know what safety matters remain on this van. *tr

Car was parked in driveway, untouched, for at least 24 hours. Fire erupted about 7:00 am. Flames were coming through the drivers side windshield. Seemed to be electrical in nature. Car is a total loss. Car is completely original (no electric alterations). Car had been to the dealer within the last 2 years so any recall work should have been done. *tr

All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2. No airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function. *tr

Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs. *tr

Dt: the contact stated 1994, ford van caught on fire on the freeway on 8-8-05. She was not having problems prior to the fire. The fire seemed to be electrical and originated under the hood. *ak *jb updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer received recall 97v204000 on nov 13, 1997 for the transfer case/driveshaft but the dealer refused to make the repairs. This failure of this component could result in a fire. The consumer received information from nhtsa on two recalls for the vehicle. One was 99v028000 for the electrical wiring under the hood and the other one was 99v029000 for the ignition switch. *nm

Windshield wipers fail to function unless lights are on high beam or washer sequence is started. *jb

Dt: contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard flashed on and off. The cruise control and the horn will not work. The problem started without warning. He was told by the dealer the air bag will not work as long as the light on the dashboard was on. Also, the dealer told him he had a broken wire in the steering wheel. He has not had it repaired yet. The air bag problem was not covered under warranty or recall. Therefore, e the manufacturer will offer no free remedy. *ak