1992-1997 Ford Aerostar recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 13, 1997. It covers about 75,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 75,000
- reported
- Nov 13, 1997
- owners notified
- Feb 16, 1998
- related complaints
- 226
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 226 complaints about transmission problems.
1994 Ford Aerostar1995 Ford Aerostar1996 Ford Aerostar1997 Ford Aerostar
Questions about recall 97V204000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1997 Ford Aerostar transfer case (4-wheel drive)?
Yes. Recall 97V204000, reported on November 13, 1997, covers about 75,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V204000?
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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