The vehicle is experiencing the failures described in the master cylinder pistons recall 89v223000. In addition, the ABS light comes on. Also, the vehicle is experiencing the failure described in the ignition switch recall 96v071000 but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
1990 Ford Aerostar: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 195 complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When brakes are applied in rain and ABS comes on, rear brakes lock up and will not come loose until vehicle has come to a complete stop. Dealer can't find a solution. *ak
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. A/c "o" rings leaked freon/front brake rotors warped all around prior to recall 98eo10000)/transmission continuously humming, (mr-91s41)/fuel strongly smells inside of vehicle, and ABS light stays on. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and aware of some problems, indicated VIN# does not comply to the recalls. Problems still exists. Provide further information.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop the rear brakes locked up, causing rear of vehicle to pull from right to left, causing an accident, in which vehicle rolled over. Please provide details. *ak consumer stated that the anti-lock brake light would illuminate, consumer also stated when brakes are applied the rear end of vehicle would fishtail. Consumer took vehicle in for service, but dealer could not duplicate problem. On another occasion, consumer applied brakes to avoid hitting a merging vehicle, the vehicle fished tailed, and turned parrarell to the curb and proceeded to flip onto its left side. Consumer received injuries to back and knees.
Abs brake lights come on and stay on. Installed all new front/rear brakes and replaced master cylinder.
Went to apply the brakes and there was no brakes, to avoid hitting vehicle, consumer hit a pole , has ABS anti-lock brakes and having other problems . Please describe .
Abs, brake failure, extended stopping distance intermittently loss of effectivess. Tt
Vehicles ABS braking system intermittently locks-up in wet weather or even after washing the car.having extended stopping distance. Tt
Abs: at slow speed, brakes pedal goes to floor or lock up; ABS light will come on; caused extended; nearly caused accident; happened one time at highway speed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- This bulletin contains service tips when servicing any brake related roughness / pull concerns
- Brakes - brake service - service tips
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees.
- Risk
- This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision.
- Remedy
- Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal.
Recall number 89V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford Aerostar abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1990 Ford Aerostar?
9 of 195 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Aerostar?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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