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Recall 99V-028

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 to 1995 Ford Aerostar: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-028
Reported
February 9, 1999
Vehicles affected
23,097 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini vans. Heat generation in the wiring harness to the fuel pump/sender assembly can cause an electrical short. The vehicle could experience a loss of power and become immobilized and the fuel gauge may be erratic.

The risk

Heat damage, including melting or charring of the fuel pump and sender assembly wire harness and associated wiring harnesses can also result. The short circuit could also have the potential for a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump ground circuit that will be installed at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began april 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles