1996 Ford Aerostar recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Ford Aerostar, covering 1,045,471 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Recall number 99V029000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. Fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Recall number 97V204000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- Risk
- Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
Recall number 96V161000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Risk
- The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
Recall number 96V070000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Ford Aerostar recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Ford Aerostar has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Aerostar have?
4, covering electrical system, power train and equipment.
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