1986 Ford Aerostar Recall

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE FROM THE JOINT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL OR NEARLY FULL. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL COULD IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

THE WEBBING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE. CORRECTION: A PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE PIVOT HINGE TO PREVENT ABRASION. BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

On certain vehicles, wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs on the side of the cushion. This could result in the insulation being abraded by the seat springs resulting in a possible short circuit with the potential for a fire in the cushion pad or trim cover. Correction: Power lumbar seat wiring will be modified and a 15 amp fuse will be added to the wiring under the seat on Aerostars. On Bronco II and Ranger Super Cab vehicles the 30 amp circuit breaker, located in the fuse panel, will be replaced with a 15 amp fuse.

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE OF A SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH IS PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE TRAILER WIRING OR WATER INTRUSION INTO THE RELAY ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRES TO ACT AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. CORRECTION: A FUSE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE TRAILER TOW RELAY POWER FEED CIRCUIT WHICH WILL PROTECT THE RELAY FROM SHORT CIRCUIT OR THERMAL OVERLOAD.

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHER FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS NEAR THE DASH PANELS ON SOME VEHICLES, COULD DISENGAGE DURING VEHICLE USE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF FUEL WILL RESULT, PROVIDING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: COUPLING RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. NOTE: ESCORT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EFI AND CFI. LYNX VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH CFI ONLY. EFI - ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CFI - CENTRAL FUEL INJECTION

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE. THIS COULD CAUSE LIMITED MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL.

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).