1992 Ford Aerostar electrical problems

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Body, Electrical · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford aerostar. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that the muffler was rusted and cracked. The dealer stated that the vehicle was fine and the fumes would exit out of the rear of the vehicle. The fire department stated that the fumes were entering the vehicle due to the holes. The dealer stated that they sealed the holes and the vehicle was fine. The midas mechanic stated that the dealer never sealed the holes on the muffler and it needed to be replaced completely. He also stated that the fumes could in fact get inside the passenger compartment. Also, the horn has never worked on the vehicle since it was purchased; therefore, the dealer constructed their own horn to correct the failure. The sliding door on the vehicle would not open and the vehicle would not unlock from the passenger compartment. In addition, the rear liftgate fell on the contact's head several times. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford aerostar. The contact stated that the ground wires are shorting out the brake lights and other wires underneath the dashboard. He also stated that his windows are not working. Ford stated that nothing could be done because his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that he has been burned by the failed wires. The recall # was unknown. The current mileage is 171,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Electrical · LA

Consumer was not able to turn key to shut off engine. A pin in linkage going to the ignition switch had fallen out. Consumer repaired himself.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Electrical · MT

Recall campaign 99v029000 was for ignition wiring harness. The wiring harness in my van overhead, shorted out the lights and other equipment and put off the odor of burning wires. I paid to have it replaced. I just found out about the recall and ford tells me that my van was not included in the recall. If I have the same problem as has been identified shouldn't it be covered? Or maybe you need to expand the campaign.

Filed Nov 15, 2001 · Electrical, Tires · FL

Transmission malfunctioned while starting to move and putting vehicle into gear, vehicle would not move anywhere. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to check problem. *ak consumer stated that prior to the recall the ignition had been loose for 2 years, air condition has failed and still not working and also the rear wheels and the tire were worn unevenly.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Electrical · GA · fire

Vehicle was parked and shut off around 4 pm. Later that night at approximately midnight, a neighbor informed consumer that vehicle was in flames. Fire department inspector determined that fire started in electrical wiring harness. Note: recall 99v029000 repairs had been performed prior to fire.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Electrical · IL · fire · 1 injury

The vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 99v‑029 due to defective electrical system, the consumer sustained burns to his forearm while trying to obtain items from the vehicle. Nlm

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Indicator display in dash looks melted. Airbag indicator flashing and right turn signal are dificult to see. Odometer jumped from 80k to over 130k; there is no metric/english switch.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle experienced recall component failure (99v‑029) ignition switch , prior to recall notification resulting in vehicle fire, injury and burns to consumer.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Electrical · MI

After the recall was performed condition of the vehicle worsened. The starter has been replaced.