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1995 Ford Aerostar

Technical Service Bulletins

There are also 7 Ford recalls » 4 defect investigations » 82 TSBs » for the Ford Aerostar.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB number & contact your local dealer.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

STEERING

• TSB #96719 -- EXPERIENCING A RAPPING OR CLANGING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED RAPIDLY OR WHEN TURNING ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613340, MARCH 25 1996)

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• TSB #BC2701950503 -- LIGHT CLICKING SENSATION OR LOOSENESS AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW (NHTSA ID #40088, MAY 01 1995)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

• TSB #BC1383950906 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN WHEN TURNING - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A TUNED HOSE. *TW (NHTSA ID #45748, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

• TSB #02176 -- LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008580, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #99194 -- INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090082, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #985A11 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC (NHTSA ID #601009, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #985A52 -- THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613023, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #962617 -- BRAKES - BRAKE SERVICE - SERVICE TIPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51002, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #96222 -- BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50941, OCTOBER 21 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #985A13 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601012, MARCH 18 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #985A5 -- HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601003, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #9814 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605562, JANUARY 19 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #95212 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR (NHTSA ID #46478, OCTOBER 01 1995)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #9845 -- AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601264, MARCH 02 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #02221 -- ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008304, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
• TSB #870197 -- INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000592, OCTOBER 22 2002)
• TSB #01124 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT (NHTSA ID #622665, JUNE 25 2001)
• TSB #6997 -- SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090310, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #97610 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51990, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #BC0324970201 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51128, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC9666961001 -- 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50527, OCTOBER 01 1996)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #02142 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #635982, JULY 22 2002)
• TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
• TSB #01197 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #627752, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #99183 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090051, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
• TSB #6896 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #608921, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #13118 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091931, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #99816 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606420, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #BC0324961101 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50732, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #97090297189 -- EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #54075, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #9524 -- NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #39120, JANUARY 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

• TSB #BC1019997230 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51559, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3485972301 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51482, JANUARY 23 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #982010 -- EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603695, OCTOBER 12 1998)
• TSB #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 1998)
• TSB #BC0407961115 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50753, NOVEMBER 15 1996)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #982310 -- MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK (NHTSA ID #603724, NOVEMBER 23 1998)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

• TSB #96225 -- MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50944, OCTOBER 21 1996)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #BC0678961025 -- INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #50356, OCTOBER 25 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
• TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
• TSB #983080 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE REAR HOUSING AND DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #607372, FEBRUARY 26 1998)
• TSB #98112 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT (NHTSA ID #605573, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #BC4380950906 -- AVAILABILITY OF HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION. *TW (NHTSA ID #45767, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)
• TSB #951012 -- TRANSFER CASE MAY LEAK FLUID FROM THE CASE VENT TUBE. *TW (NHTSA ID #42097, MAY 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• TSB #03148 -- NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003748, JULY 21 2003)
• TSB #002310 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #616522, NOVEMBER 13 2000)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #962612 -- TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50997, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #96249 -- TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50908, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

• TSB #01181 -- BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB (NHTSA ID #625715, SEPTEMBER 17 2001)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #98233 -- CONCERNS WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE VENT UNDER SOME DRIVING MODES ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603717, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
• TSB #BC2431970501 -- AEROSTAR E4WD MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT LEAKAGE FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52834, MAY 01 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #98246 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC (NHTSA ID #604059, DECEMBER 07 1998)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

• TSB #97111097234 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #53660, NOVEMBER 10 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #99222 -- SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089681, OCTOBER 18 1999)
• TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #95715 -- MIL LAMP MAY TURN ON OR FLASH INTERMITTENTLY MAY BE DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INCORRECTLY CALCULATING THE VEHICLE ENGINE LOAD DURING LIGHT THROTTLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #41015, APRIL 01 1995)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

• TSB #99139 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #606508, JUNE 28 1999)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

• TSB #01156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623944, AUGUST 06 2001)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #9747 -- FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51689, FEBRUARY 17 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

• TSB #9832 -- FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC (NHTSA ID #600586, FEBRUARY 16 1998)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #99-8-15 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606419, MAY 03 1999)

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

• TSB #BC0822961010 -- CONCERNS W/ LIFTGATE OPENING EFFORTS &/OR THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING OPEN, ESPECIALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50417, OCTOBER 10 1996)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

• TSB #962616 -- SLIDING DOOR - DAMAGED OR MISADJUSTED LATCH MECHANISM. *TW (NHTSA ID #51001, DECEMBER 16 1996)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

• TSB #99235 -- DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, MOISTURE IN THE CRANKCASE MAY ENTER THE PCV SYSTEM, FREEZE AND CAUSE PRESURE IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE PCV FITTING IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY FREEZE OR (NHTSA ID #6090136, NOVEMBER 15 1999)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• TSB #96223 -- LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50942, OCTOBER 21 1996)

TIRES

• TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #99129 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606460, JUNE 14 1999)
• TSB #9873 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT (NHTSA ID #601341, APRIL 13 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #99196 -- INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090087, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #96226 -- AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW (NHTSA ID #50945, OCTOBER 21 1996)
• TSB #BC0766961016 -- CONCERNS OF A/C GOING TO DEFROST MODE WHEN CLIMBING GRADES OR ACCELERATING ARE LIKELY CAUSED BY VACUUM LEAKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50402, OCTOBER 16 1996)
• TSB #94239 -- EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *TW (NHTSA ID #37735, NOVEMBER 01 1994)

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

• TSB #985A12 -- RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601010, MARCH 18 1998)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR (NHTSA ID #613621, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #98L20 -- SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #616508, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)