NHTSA Campaign #98E010000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

APRIL 08
1998

23,500 vehicles recalled

1987 FORD AEROSTAR -- Equipment description: Aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.

Loss of braking can result.

Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98E010000 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V136000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

AUGUST 19
1991

112,000 vehicles recalled

1987 FORD AEROSTAR -- Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.

Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V136000 »

NHTSA Campaign #89V226000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

DECEMBER 18
1989

118,787 vehicles recalled

1987 FORD AEROSTAR -- Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.

Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V226000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V091000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

JUNE 06
1988

60,000 vehicles recalled

1987 FORD AEROSTAR -- Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.

Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.

Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V091000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V139000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 04
1987

3,600,000 vehicles recalled

1987 FORD AEROSTAR -- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »