1988 Ford Aerostar problems
The Ford Aerostar is a range of vans that was manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years. The first minivan produced by Ford, the model line was marketed against the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari and the first two generations of the Chrysler minivans. Introduced shortly before the Ford Taurus, the Aerostar derived its name from its slope-nosed "one-box" exterior (although over six feet tall, the body of the Aerostar retained a drag coefficient of Cd=0.37, besting the Lincoln Mark VII).
The first minivan powered exclusively by V6 engines, the Aerostar was also one of the first vehicles to introduce all-wheel drive to the segment in North America. The model line was sold in multiple configurations, including passenger and cargo vans, along with an extended-length body. Sold primarily in the United States and Canada, a limited number of vehicles were exported outside of North America.
The Aerostar was replaced for the 1995 model year by the front-wheel drive Ford Windstar; Ford sold both model lines concurrently through the 1997 model year. The role of the Aerostar cargo van was left unfilled, with the Ford Transit Connect serving as the closest successor (in terms of size and capability).
For its entire production, the model line was assembled by the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood, Missouri. In total, 2,029,577 vehicles were produced across a single generation.
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Common 1988 Ford Aerostar problems
The Ford Aerostar, introduced in 1986, was a significant vehicle in the minivan segment, offering a unique blend of style, versatility, and performance. However, like any vehicle, it had its share of common problems that owners have reported over the years. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Chassis Issues: The Aerostar was reported to have some chassis problems when it was first released. Instead of fixing the issue, Ford added heavy weights to the vehicle to address the problem.
- Bench Seats: Some owners have complained about the bench seats in the second row, particularly when children reached a certain age. They found that captain's chairs were a more comfortable and practical option for their families.
- Reliability: While some Aerostar owners have reported that their vehicles were relatively reliable, others have experienced issues, such as an electrical fire that almost started in the harness under the hood by the firewall.
- Fuel Economy: Although the Aerostar was known for its decent fuel economy, some owners have reported that it could be improved. This is especially true when compared to other vehicles in its class.
- Maintenance and Repairs: Some Aerostar owners have reported that the vehicle can be challenging to work on, with some finding it difficult to change spark plugs after the warranty expires.
It's important to note that these issues are not universal to all Ford Aerostar vehicles, and many owners have reported positive experiences with the minivan. However, these common problems are worth considering for those interested in purchasing a used Aerostar.
What happened to the Ford Aerostar?
The Aerostar was discontinued after 1997 and replaced by the Windstar, which was sold alongside since 1995. although Aerostar's role went unfilled until the 2010 introduction of the Ford Transit Connect van.
What was the last year of the Aerostar?
1997
The Ford Aerostar is a range of vans that was manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years.
What is the fuel mileage of a 1995 Ford Aerostar?
Fuel Economy
| City | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway | 22 mpg |
| Combined | 18 mpg |
What is the mpg on a 1996 Ford Aerostar XLT?
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 257 fuel-ups and 57,711 miles of driving, the 1996 Ford Aerostar gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.22 with a 0.29 MPG margin of error.
What happened to the Ford Aerostar?
The Aerostar was discontinued after 1997 and replaced by the Windstar, which was sold alongside since 1995. although Aerostar's role went unfilled until the 2010 introduction of the Ford Transit Connect van.
What was the last year of the Aerostar?
1997
The Ford Aerostar is a range of vans that was manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years.
What replaced the Ford Aerostar?
According to Ford, the 1994 model year will be the Aerostar's swan song. In April Ford dealers will receive the Aerostar's replacement, a larger, front-wheel-drive minivan called the Windstar.
Why did Ford discontinue minivans?
The last generation of the minivans was launched in 2015 and received a mild facelift in 2019 with hybrid versions joining the range in 2021. Amidst rapidly declining sales, Ford decided to discontinue both the S-Max and the Galaxy without planned successors, ending production once in for all in April 2023.
1988 Ford Aerostar car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Aerostar problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1988 Ford Aerostar vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1988 Ford Aerostar
The NHTSA has received 224 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1988 Ford Aerostar. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1988 Ford Aerostar vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-13
- VIN: 1FMCA11U9J2
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK LEAKING AFTER RECALL 98V190000 REPAIRS WERE DONE. CONSUMER SMELLS GAS FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE . *AK *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMDA11U3JZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE VAN WAS UNABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS A FUEL TANK CRACK RECALL, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB *MR *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-15
- VIN: 1FMCA11UXJZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS TANK WAS RECALLED 12/98 UNDER 98MO3. GAS TANK DID DEVELOP CRACKS AND WAS REPLACED BY FORD IN 8/01. REPLACEMENT GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS IN 9/03. THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP THAT PERFORMED ORIGINAL WARRANTY WORK STATES THE REPLACEMENT GAS TANK HAS FAILED BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. BUT FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE GAS TANK AGAIN, EVEN KNOWING THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS A FORD PRODUCT DEFECT. BASICALLY, FORD REALIZED IT HAD A DEFECTIVE PART (GAS TANK), OFFERED A REMEDY TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE PART, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED IN THE SAME WAY AS THE ORIGINAL DEFECTIVE PART. FORD SAYS IT IS NO LONGER THEIR RESPONSIBILITY.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-15
- VIN: 2FTEF26N7JC
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK AND THAT I COULD GET IN IT AND DRIVE TO FLORIDA RIGHT NOW. WELL IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK AND SO FAR THE SHOCK MOUNT IS BUSTED (WAS BROKE BEFORE I EVEN BOUGHT THE TRUCK) VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING, POWER STEERING BOX BLEW OUT AND THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK IN THE CAB IS ALL ROTTTED AWAY. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TO WHERE I COULD PUT BOTH MY LEGS THROUGH AND HE WOULDN'T GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK FOR THE VEHICLE. I TOOK PHOTOS OF ALL THIS TO PROVE MY DEFECTS OF THE TRUCK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-25
- VIN: 1FMCA11UXJZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE # 98V190000. THE RECALL WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CRACKING. THE DEALER STATED THIS RECALL EXPIRED ON MARCH 31/02 AND WILL NOW COST $700.00 TO FIX IT. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TRUCK EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN TWO HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE MELTED. THE HEAT ALSO CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11UXJZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS TANK DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 98V190000 OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-09
- VIN: 1FMCA11U9J7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-12
- VIN: 1FMCA11U7JZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: NHTSA#8767-98-V-190-000 FUEL TANK CRACKS: CONSUMER STATES CAN SMELL STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES THROUGHOUT OUT THE VEHICLE. MR HERRERA. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE THROUGH MARCH 31, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1F1DA14U6KZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR HAD TO BE TOPPED UP CONSTANTLY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM A CRACK IN THE BRAKE HOSE. THE MECHANIC EXAMINED A SIMILAR FORD AEROSTAR 1990 AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE SAME LIKE THE 1988 FORD AEROSTAR.( WRITTEN IN BY A PROFFESSIONAL MECHANIC)*YH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-30
- VIN: 1FMCA77U7JZ
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: LIFTGATE ARM LATCH BROKE, DOOR WILL NOT STAY UP WHEN OPENED.*AK *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-01
- VIN: 1FMCA11U71Z
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHEN I RECEIVED MY "RECALL" NOTICE, ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS IN THE TANK, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BEV SMITH FORD. THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FUEL TANK, AND DISMISSED MY INQUIRY. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FILL MY TANK WITH MORE THAN $6.00 WORTH OF GAS, OR IT LEAKS. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN BEV SMITH FORD, AND I'M MOVING TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE-INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE EVERYONE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2002 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED, HOWEVER, DUE TO THE FACT THAT BEV SMITH FORD DID A LOUSY INSPECTION, AND I HAVE BEEN LEAKING FUEL EVER SINCE, I WOULD LIKE SOME HELP RESOLVING THIS MATTER ONCE AND FOR ALL. THE VAN IS NOW LEAKING WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE, AND I HAVE ALREADY COMPLAINED, THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RIGHTS I HAVE TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED, AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE, SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT WAS IGNORED@! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! BARBARA L. GOULD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMDA11U2JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2 FIRES AT ALTERNATOR LAST ONE TOTALLED VEHICLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMCA11U9JZ
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE GARAGE, HEADING OUT. AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, AND LIGHTLY TOUCHING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE WAS SUDDENLY PULLED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE SCREAMED OUT OF THE GARAGE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11U1JZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: UPPER PORTION OF FUEL TANK DEVELOPED SMALL CRACKS. THERE IS RECALL 98V190000 ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMCA11U0JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 6 HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. STATE FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED THAT IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. HOME AND VEHICLE WERE TOTALY LOST. 3 CHILDREN HAD TO JUMP THROUGH WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE FIRE, ONE SLICED TENDONS ON WRIST. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 96V071000 ON 30 SEP 1997. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SHERRIE HANSEN, ATTORNEY.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-07
- VIN: 1FMCA11U4JZ
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
- Summary: BODY RUST&BROKEN FRONT DRIVERS SEAT.GAS PEDAL STICKING.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-19
- VIN: IFMCAIIUXJZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT CONECTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE . PUTTON RELEASE IS FROZEN . WILL NOT LOCK BELT ON .*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11UXJZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION MODULE. *MJS
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-07
- Number Of Injuries: 7
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMCA11U9JZ
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1988, FORD, ASTRO VAN. FIRESTONE, TRIUMPH RADIAL SR, P21570R14, DOT VDHYTHA035. RIGHT REAR TIRE DETACHED ALL IN ONE PIECE, ALL THE WAY AROUND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND FLIP SEVERAL TIMES.*AK THE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED 1 DEATH AND 7 INJURIES. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-31
- VIN: 1FMDA11UXJZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-28
- VIN: 1FMCA11U4JZ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING, DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE MOTOR, AFTER MOTOR WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS NO GOOD, THEY WOULD NOT PUT A BETTER MOTOR IN AND CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSED. *SLC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: HAD THREE FAILURES OVER 6 MONTHS. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. ALL THREE OCCURRED ON THE REAR WHEELS SO CONTROL WAS NOT AFFECTED ADVERSELY. IN LITE OF THE SIMULAR FAILURES OF OTHER FIRESTONE MODELS I BECAME CONCERNED IF THE PROBLEM MIGHT NOT BE MORE WIDE SPREAD WITHIN FIRESTONE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TRIPS SO THE TIRES WERE CHANGED AND DISGUARDED. I WAS TOLD BY A TIRE COMPETITOR THAT THAT WAS A COMMON OCCURANCE WITH THOSE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215R14 )
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- VIN: 1FMCA11U7JZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: RECALL 98V190000/FUEL TANK CRACK: FUEL AND FUME LEAKAGES COMING FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN REFUELING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11U7JZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONTACTED FORD AT 800-392-3673 INITIALLY WAS TOLD NO RECALL, QUOTED RECALL NUMBER THEN TOLD VIN NOT A GOOD NUMBER, PUT ON HOLD THEN DISCONNECTED. CALLED BACK, DIFFERENT PERSON SAID THE VIN WASN'T COMPLETE, NO RECORD OF VEHICLE IN SYSTEM. TOLD TO CALL LOCAL DEALER. CALLED AND SET APPOINTMENT FOR NEXT MONDAY. HEY. I JUST BOUGHT THIS(PRIVATE PARTY) FILLED THE TANK FIRST TIME AND IT LEAKS LIKE CRAZY. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THESE FORD PEOPLE?? AM I GOING TO HAVE THIS SAME BULL AT THE DEALER? IS THIS A MANDATED RECALL FOR AN EXTREME SAFTY ISSUE AND IF SO WHY THE RUNAROUND???*AK
1988 Ford Aerostar recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1988 Ford Aerostar.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS.
- Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002. THIS COVERAGE WILL ONLY BE FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND WILL NOT INCLUDE OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR ROAD DEBRIS.
- Manufacturer: AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
- Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
- Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
- Summary: SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
- Consequence: IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
- Remedy: INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
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