Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V029000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/12/1991 to 08/22/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 762201 | 03/19/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1999 | 02/16/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 95102 | 05/01/1995 | 42087 | Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/16/2006 | 168000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. the contact stated that his vehicle was 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; therefore, creating a short circuit and allowing current to flow through the ground wire. on numerous occasions, he noticed that the switch module melted and the instrument control panel lighting was inoperative. as a result, the risk of a severe fire increased. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 99v029000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 168,000 and current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 1 | 08/06/2006 | |
| Just got home and was parked in front of the house. about 30 min later someone was knocking on are door telling us the van was on fire. there was no keys left in the van. the fire burn the dash and the right side of the inside of the engine and the hood. the van is now total. *nm | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 150000 | 1 | |
| While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. while opening the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. the cause has not been determined. please provide further details. *jb recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 99v029000. the consumer stated that he saw smoke coming out of the edge of the hood. after he opened the hood he saw a small fire at the rear of the engine. *tc | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Headlights start to go off and on after 10 mins of driving. very dangerous, dash lights go out too. ford says the switch needs to be replaced, my husband took the switch out and its gets way too hot and causes the lights to go off. *jb | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing electrical problems, prior to recall notice (99v-029). *yc | |||
| 07/09/1999 | 1 | 09/30/1998 | |
| Vehicle experiencing electrical failure/shorts resulting in failure of several components, prior to recall notice (99v-029). *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving on freeway, vehicle has stalled on three separate occasions, consumer experienced very hard steering and brakes with no power, vehicle was towed and consumer was advised vehicle was fixed, but it was not fixed and vehicle stalled again on the freeway, vehicle was towed back to dealership and consumer was advised that alternator was causing vehicle to stop running, even though dealership advised consumer it was fixed and also charged her over $1000.00 for previous repairs. *jb | |||
| Alternator puts out too much juice then its needs after a certain amount of mileage. alternator has been replaced 4 times. would smell something burning. popped hood & found flames jumping from engine. vehicle then died out. vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed that problem would cause vehicle to catch fire.*ak | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| 11/13/1994 | 3 | ||
| Battery replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 3 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| Light assembly melts through. have only owned van 1 year, and have had to replace it three times already. can smell burning plastic, may be serious fire hazard in dash. | |||
| 07/13/1999 | |||
| While driving at 40 mph there were no brake lights. consumer couldn't get the vehicle out of park, and the brake fuse blew out. dealer couldn't determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/28/2001 | |||
| While driving there was a burning smeel coming from under dash. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model for ignition , however this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| Engine cuts off while driving at any given time or speed without any prior warning. contacted dealer, and dealer fixed problem. but, problem still occurs. *ak | |||
| Add: right rear brake drum contacting back plate on inner lip. brake shoe pad contacting inner brakedrum radius 10/95 | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| While driving southbound on i-65 in nashville, my husband and i began to smell smoke and then suddenly smoke began pouring from the steering column of our 1993 ford aerostar. after pulling over on the side of the road, i removed our two small children while my husband attempted to shut off the van. although the van was in park and the keys had been removed, the vehicle still was attempting to crank itself and would not stop until we placed the van in reverse (with the parking brake on) and unhooked the battery. a man who stopped to help us alerted us to the fact that there had been recalls on the ingnition switch of several ford models which could potentially cause fires. this is a very dangerous situation and people should be alerted in order to save their lives. *ak | |||
| No parts available to remedy recall probelm. recall number 99v029000. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1998 | 1 | ||
| Ignition module shorted out, causing wiring to burn. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Ignition switch shorted causing the switch to fail. also it caused wiring to overheat to ground. contact john at the above listed information for more details. we have the ignition switch and associated wiring harness. | |||
| 07/02/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle it caught on fire in the steering column area. driver was able to stop vehicle safely. vehicle is being checked by dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/13/1997 | |||
| The vehicle was being stopped and smoke started to come out of the steering column, it caught on fire and all the ignition wires were melted together. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition key gets hot. | |||
| 08/20/1996 | |||
| When driving the vehicle at a speed of 55 mph the vehicle cuts off with no warning.*ak | |||
| 03/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle quits/stalls/hesitates/lacks power. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 144670 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. the contact stated that he noticed electrical problems. there was a clicking sound and he could feel a pulsation in the dashboard; there were also electrical shortages. he called the dealership about recall 99v029000 and was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. he also consulted the manufacturer and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. the current mileage was 144,705. the failure mileage was approximately 144,670. | |||
| 06/27/2004 | 130000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the highway vehicle caught on fire because of the defect described in ignition switch electrical short 99v029000 recall. manufacturer provided conflicting information. they told consumer by phone that the vin number was included in the recall ,and then sent a letter indicating that the vin number wasn't included. *ak | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer believes all the vehicles electrical problems (warning chime, delay wipers, speed control,brake lights, abs warning light on the dash) stem from recalll 99v-029 concerning higher than specified electrical load, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 04/26/2000 | |||
| A fire started under the hood due to the short in the ignition switch which totalled the vehicle. vehicle was included under recall 99v029000. manufacturer and dealer were notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| After recall repair of the ignition switch (99v-029) the horn no longer functioned, the airbag indicator flashes after the ignition is switched on, alarm sounds when the ignition is switched off and the cruise control is inoperative. nlm | |||
| Recall 99v029/ignition switch. dealer has attempted to repair vehicle under recall on several occasions; however, the condition of the vehicle worsened. *ak | |||
| Dealer was not able to fix the recall on ignition switch. the defective part was changed, but the problem has reoccurred. dealer has been contacted a second time. *ak | |||
| 07/31/1993 | |||
| Vehicle has burned up due to a short that occurred in the ignition switch area. this later became a recall. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Sometimes driver can't get key into ignition. also, at times, key will not turn over and come out, and vehicle will not turn off. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/04/1999 | |||
| Had received recall notice 99v029000 in the mail. contacted the dealer & set an appointment. after arriving at dealer on appointed date, was informed no parts were available. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Ignition switch and wiring failed several times causing electrical and starter problems due to spring in the ignition switch sticking, fails in hot humid weather conditions. mjs | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is denied recall work due to lack of parts (99v-029). mjs | |||
| 04/07/1999 | |||
| Had received recall notice concerning ignition switch failure several months ago & contacted dealer. was informed no parts were available. parts on back order. would notify when parts were available. owner upset. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| Vehicle parked in driveway. upon starting made strange noises and then there was smoke. contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 04/07/1999 | |||
| Had received recall notice #99v02900 & notified dealer. that was over 3 1/2 months ago. was informed that no parts were available & would be contacted when parts were in. dealer was ordering the parts at that time. *ak | |||
| 03/22/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice 99v029000 in mail & contacted dealer. had repairs done. had to take vehicle back at least 5 times. mechanic had unhooked wires due to check engine light kept coming on. started having other electrical problems after ignition switch was repaired (head lamp, dashboard, dome light & windows). *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| After campaign 99v029000 was completed, i still had major electrical issues, including: the turn signals not working, interior light anomolies and bogus abs brake system warnings from the dashboard lights. i replaced the ignition switch, the issues no longer happened. i took the old switch apart, it did have the issues described in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v029000. i feel the campaign was not completed correctly on my vehicle or there is a deeper issue with the ignition switch. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, and smoke came from steering column at ignition switch. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Key switch recall speedometer/transmisson overdrive/radio not working called ford and was told ignition switch recall caused this to happen .took van in problem was not fixed and was told we did not talk toanyone at ford also talked to dealership with no help talked to a tech. he said it would cause the problem s we are having. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Jumper wire in harness failed, recall component however dealer denied recall repair - (99v-029). *yc | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| No parts available for recall repair. campaign# 99s02 | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Ignition switch failes intermittently causing it not to turn the engine. | |||
| Recall 99v029000 ford/ignition switch electrical short: owner not able to get an appointment until july to correct recall problem. owner received recall notice in march(1999). *ak | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Power windows do not go down properly. i have to manually push them down in order to open them. this started just after the car warranty expired. in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car. i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed? *ak | |||
| Consumer put the key in the ignition, turned the key to the start position and vehicle blew up instantly without any warning. dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1997 | |||
| Recall 99s02. while driving door and steering column caught on fire. fire department put fire out. recall notice was received one year later. vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| Consumer experienced short in ignition switch. notified dealer/manufacturer, and was informed that vehicle was not under a recall. but nhtsa does show a recall 99v-029. 000. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/03/1998 | |||
| Expperiencing problem with ignition switch. entire switch would turn around or intermittently unable to get key out of switch. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Ignition switch fails frequently, unable to remove key. switch also jams in start position. | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch and the wiring system burned and shorted out. manufacturer contacted. *ak | |||
| 6 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| The spring on the ignition switch is weak and it overheated. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the steering column/ignition switch. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1996 | |||
| Problems with the ignition switch; can start the car with without the key. please explain. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Consumer is able to turn the ignition switch without the key.*ak | |||
| 07/18/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Steering wheel column had short, burned harness and upon release of key from ignition, vehicle caught on fire. *ak | |||
| Consumer states that when removing the key from the iginition switch the engine will remain running.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was parked , compartment fire in the steering column area, due to an electrical short. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1996 | |||
| Could not get key out of ignition swtich because the rod in the switch would not move. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 07/18/1996 | |||
| Steering wheel column had short, burned harness and upon release of key from ignition, stopped all the activity. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1996 | 1 | 05/09/1996 | |
| The ignition switch melted the wiring, resulting in a fire. *ak *jb | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| When entering the key into the ignition, the truck will not turn over and the key gets stuck. please describe. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle to garage for brakes, smelled & saw smoke coming from steering column, turned it off, attendent looked at vehicle, main wire harness burned. *k | |||
| 05/17/1996 | |||
| While parked noticed smoke coming from the steering column and under dash. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1996 | |||
| Dash warning lights flashed, then started to smoke. ignition switch had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1993 | 7 | ||
| Ignition switch fails intermittently. *dsh | |||
| While driving, noticed burning smell, then heater went out, turned off vehicle, removed key and minutes later vehicle caught on fire. *ak | |||
| 04/23/1996 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire caused by the ignition switch. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak the vehicle had starting problems. the transmission failed. the a/c failed. relay starter motor failed. the heater core failed. power steering was inoperative. tie rods on both tires failed. water pump failed. *yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Upon trying to start vehicle, it wouldn't start due to the motor within the starter going out, and there was a loss of power. also, vehicle was idling high. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Power windows do not go down properly. i have to manually push them down in order to open them. this started just after the car warranty expired. in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car. i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed? *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/27/2002 | 1 | 10/18/1995 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, could have been an electrical system wiring short. *ak *yh | |||
| 08/27/2002 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while parked as a result of a electrical system wiring problem.*ak | |||
| 03/28/1998 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle would overheat due to electrical wiring problems when driving for a while. consumer taking vehicle to dealership. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Driver's window was rolled down, driver smelled smoke and saw out corner of eye, smoke. turned and looked down where switch was and saw flames in the door area. parked vehicle and cut ignition off. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. problem has not reoccurred. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1998 | |||
| Electric window switch on left side, and wire harness plug burned out and melted each item. | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch and the wiring system burned and shorted out. manufacturer contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| Alternator puts out too much juice then its needs after a certain amount of mileage. alternator has been replaced 4 times. would smell something burning. popped hood & found flames jumping from engine. vehicle then died out. vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed that problem would cause vehicle to catch fire.*ak | |||
| 05/23/1999 | |||
| Vehicle fire due to defective wiring harness which burned up. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Power windows do not go down properly. i have to manually push them down in order to open them. this started just after the car warranty expired. in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car. i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed? *ak | |||
| 01/11/1999 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| To whom it may concern : i have had my vehicle repaired by jack demmer ford at a cost of $3600.00 due to multiple electrical problems. all harnesses were replaced. i have the old ones which i can make available to you . the burn marks in the middle of the harness away from any connectors suggests a serious problem which seems like the same type of problem you just investigated ford about. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 150000 | 2 | 05/10/1993 |
| Headlight switch runs so hot it melts the plastic plug body into which the wiring harness terminals are inserted. i will be purchasing the second replacement switch today (3 total switches since new). with the instrument panel trim removed and 1/2 hr driving with headlights on the switch is too hot to touch. the contact that provides power to the tail lights, instrument panel lights and radio night light seems to be the source of heat as that terminal shows the greatest damage due to heating.*ak | |||
| 09/06/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Driver's door burn vech. was locked and parked. | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Wiring harness under dash burned and caught fire. nlm | |||
| 10/01/1993 | |||
| Instrument panel does not light up while the headlignts are on in the daytime, making it impossible for occupant to read the instument panel. the instument panel green led illumination is insufficient to read gauges or speedometer. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Power windows do not go down properly. i have to manually push them down in order to open them. this started just after the car warranty expired. in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car. i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed? *ak | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle had a electrical fire that started by the steering column and into the dash. *ak | |||
| 09/06/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Wiring harness under dash failed. | |||
| Dash wiring started to smoke and ruin the rest of the wires-no injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1995 | |||
| Dash board caught on fire, possible due to electricial short. tt | |||
| 02/03/1995 | |||
| Instrument panel fire. tt | |||
| 01/04/1995 | |||
| Electrical: turn signals; heat/air blower system shuts down; engine lights comes on; intermittent problem; no warning; sometimes check engine light will come on | |||