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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| BC0191970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51061 | Vehicle electrical system, several megafuses are used. now has a new plastic cover. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC0315972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51424 | Misfire codes p0300-p0306- reprogramming procedures do not apply to aerostar3.0l calibrations. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC031A597020 | 02/01/1997 | 51653 | Misfire codes p0300-p0306. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| BC0313961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50721 | Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962511 | 12/02/1996 | 50968 | Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Short in electrical system. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 81300 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received a recall letter concerning ignition switch failure on 03/99. on 10/21/03 consumer stopped, parked vehicle, took key out of the ignition, and ignition cylinder came out. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 2 | ||
| 3 months ago, i brought our van to the local dealer because the check engine light was on. they said the problem was a faulty spark-plug wire, which they replaced and reset the computer, for $130.00. a month later, the van started having engine problems, so i had another garage diagnose the problem, and they said there was a head gasket problem, and possibly a cracked head. i took the van to a top mechanic, who removed the heads and had them inspected. results were that they were both cracked. we never ran the van hot, and kept the van in good running service. we rarely went out of town, so the van was used about 20-25 miles a day. my mechanic says the engine was run hot, and he feels all ford aerostars have an inherent problem of running too hot, over time, due to the air/fuel mix during combustion. our van is the 5th aerostar they've replaced heads on in the past 2 months. we're out $1400.00 for this repair. | |||
| Recall 99v029000, ignition system failure. owner has been waiting since march 1999 for parts on recall. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 06/30/1996 | |
| Ignition lock and alarm relay failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 06/30/1996 | |
| Ignition lock and alarm relay failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/11/2006 | 115000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/23/1999 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 99v029000 and mfr recall 99s02, ignition switch failure. dealer stated parts were not available. please provide any further detials. recall has yet to be corrected. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was not serviced when brought in for recall repair, dealership told consumer work was completed. (ignition switch)- (99v-029) mjs. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch melted, noticed because of starting problem, part is available. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was parked in front of the residence and it caught on fire. driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire. no injuries. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/02/1996 | |||
| While driving on freeway, kept smelling burning odor, stopped, checked underhood, continued on, engine suddenly quit, smoke coming from firewall area, subsequently, underhood engulfed in flames.*ak | |||