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 - BATTERY | |||||
| BC3301970204 | 02/04/1997 | 51885 | Discharged batteries may be caused by intermittent electrical draw difficult to duplicate. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 97623 | 03/17/1997 | 52005 | Battery- discharged- vehicles built through 2/14/97. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1028597020 | 02/01/1997 | 51727 | Discharged batteries on 97 aerostars may be caused by an intermittent electrical draw that may be difficult t duplicate. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 - MODULE | |||||
| BC2433970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52836 | Engines may exhibit a driveability concern described as a surge/buck/jerk or hesitation. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| 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 - BATTERY | |||
| 12 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Intermittent discharge of battery, contact dealer cant find proplem, ford have 3 service bulletins out on problem,happens on vehicles build before certain time. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 1 | 03/20/2000 | |
| Need to know were to start to get all the problems on my van taken care of all the recalls, of power train the electrical and whatever else was reported to me on my report of the recalls on this 1997 areostar van thank you maryjean. *tr | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| The electrical system involving the horn continually fails. the horn regulary goes off while the vehicle is not running. i have replaced both horns, the low and high frequency. i have replaced the horn relay. with each replacement, the horn burns out because it is operated for extended periods because it is set off by something in the system. this usually occurs at night. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/26/1997 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Spark plugs failed two times. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 06/15/2005 | |||
| My 1997 ford aero star van produced a puff of smoke from the steering column near the ingintion switch. i took it to my mechanic whom checked the recall notices and found one resulting in an electrical overload short circuit and overheating in the steering column electrical components. when the key was turned off it subsides. since this occurance the instrament panel has not worked and blew all fuses, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key after multiple attempts it engages some times. the ford dealer did the recall work but did not fix or examine the steering column or the components that burned or over heated as a result of the overload. vin#1ftda14u6vzb51378 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/15/2005 | |||
| My 1997 ford aero star van produced a puff of smoke from the steering column near the ingintion switch. i took it to my mechanic whom checked the recall notices and found one resulting in an electrical overload short circuit and overheating in the steering column electrical components. when the key was turned off it subsides. since this occurance the instrament panel has not worked and blew all fuses, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key after multiple attempts it engages some times. the ford dealer did the recall work but did not fix or examine the steering column or the components that burned or over heated as a result of the overload. vin#1ftda14u6vzb51378 | |||
| Consumer is able to turn igintion and start vehicle without key in it, causing a saftey hazard.*ak | |||
| 04/09/1999 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle denied recall work due to lack of parts (99v-029) ignition switch. mjs | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Key is stuck in the ignition switch.consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/07/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair policy, when repair was made. (99s02) | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Consumer has contacted the dealer 4 times regarding recall 99v029000, ignition switch short. dealer informed consumer that parts were not available. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1998 | |||
| When the air conditioner is on the key gets very hot when it is taken out of the ignition switch. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 06/15/2005 | |||
| My 1997 ford aero star van produced a puff of smoke from the steering column near the ingintion switch. i took it to my mechanic whom checked the recall notices and found one resulting in an electrical overload short circuit and overheating in the steering column electrical components. when the key was turned off it subsides. since this occurance the instrament panel has not worked and blew all fuses, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key after multiple attempts it engages some times. the ford dealer did the recall work but did not fix or examine the steering column or the components that burned or over heated as a result of the overload. vin#1ftda14u6vzb51378 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/29/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Electrical harness burned. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/15/2005 | |||
| My 1997 ford aero star van produced a puff of smoke from the steering column near the ingintion switch. i took it to my mechanic whom checked the recall notices and found one resulting in an electrical overload short circuit and overheating in the steering column electrical components. when the key was turned off it subsides. since this occurance the instrament panel has not worked and blew all fuses, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key after multiple attempts it engages some times. the ford dealer did the recall work but did not fix or examine the steering column or the components that burned or over heated as a result of the overload. vin#1ftda14u6vzb51378 | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Smoke occasionally appears coming out from around the dash panel by the heating and a/c controls. smells like electrical components burning or burning wire insulation. smoke goes away after 5-10 minutes. doesn't seem to matter if heat, a/c or just the fan is on. is an intermittent problem. dealer states they could not find the problem or duplicate gripe. | |||