NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99002

TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT: Power Train

RECALL »

Recall #99V094000

1992 FORD AEROSTAR -- Powertrain bending resonance and/or transfer case rear drive shaft bushing displacement can cause structural failure of the transmission Investigation was initiated on January 07 1999. Closed on November 14 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99002 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ97015

PARKING PAWL: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

RECALL »

Recall #91V189000

1992 FORD AEROSTAR -- When the automatic shift lever is placed in the park position, the parking pawl does not always engage the park gear.this can lead to the vehicle jumping out of gear unintentionally and cause the vehicle to start rolling inadvertently Investigation was initiated on October 29 1997. Closed on April 01 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ97015 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ98012

TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFT: Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

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Recall #97V204000

1992 FORD AEROSTAR -- Powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft busihing displacement, resulting in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case driveshaft separation, loss of fluid and fire potential Investigation was initiated on July 31 1998. Closed on January 07 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ98012 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99035

FRONT BRAKE HOSE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CLOSED

no recall issued

1992 FORD AEROSTAR -- Alleged that a front brake hose ruptures or fails at the interface between the rubber hose and the brass fitting Investigation was initiated on May 12 1999. Closed on September 23 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99035 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02076

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLY: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device

CLOSED

no recall issued

1992 FORD AEROSTAR -- ODI has identified 30 incidents resulting in minor to moderate personal injuries that have been caused by abrupt door drops over the approximately eight - twelve year period of product usage and exposure (1991-1995 to 2003).most of the injury incidents appear to have been caused by a fracture of the gas filled lift assist cylinder mounting stud.stud fractures have occurred randomly over time and do not exhibit any apparent trend relating to date of vehicle production or time-in-service (exposure).the ODI closing report summarizes the details of this investigation. Investigation was initiated on October 10 2002. Closed on March 10 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02076 »