Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
91V136000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1987 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)11200010/15/1991ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/19/199109/27/1991
Defect SummarySome liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
Consequence SummaryIf a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.
Corrective SummaryReplace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.
NotesSystem: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. louis assembly plant.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY
9516108/01/199545947Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd04/25/1996
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
983202/16/1998600586Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc05/27/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
95161208/01/199545953Door-replacement sliding - service tip. *sd04/25/1996

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
PE91005FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/18/199002/01/1991LIFTGATE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA91015FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/01/199109/20/1991LIFTGATE FAILURE91V136000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY
 Paint peeling on vehicle.
05/01/1995111/30/1987
 Body is rusting, allowing exhaust fumes to leak into interior.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
03/23/19953
 Electrical motor for power windows failed.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08/01/19931
 Rear liftgate broke at ball stud.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
10/01/19962
 Recall related hatchback hydraulic cylinders failed, in for repair, still experiences the same failure 91v136000. *ak *jb
07/01/19952
 Liftgate hydraulic studs broke off inside the paneled wall, allowing the shocks to come loose and shoot forward prior to recalll (91v-136). *ak
06/05/19951
 Ball stud that secures lift strut broke loose, causing liftgate to fail prior to recalll (91v-136). *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
08/13/1999505/01/1988
 The brakes on our 1988 ford aerostar could be deadly. the assembely fails about every 12k-15k miles, and has resulted in one accident, and many skids. in adition, the hydrolic cylinder that holds the rear hatchgate up failed after being lowered. to use the hatchgate, a piece of wood must be utilized.