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1996 Ford Aerostar recalls

The 1996 Ford Aerostar is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

At a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Most recent
February 9, 1999

Source: NHTSA recall records

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedPartProblemVehicles
99V-029 February 9, 1999 Electrical system (ignition, switch) 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… 762,201
97V-204 November 13, 1997 Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)) 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… 75,000
96V-161 August 29, 1996 Equipment (other, labels) 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." 134,770
96V-070 April 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch) 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." 73,500

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