1989 FORD AEROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

328

Owner Complaints

26 Crashes 92 Fires 4 Deaths

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

The 1989 FORD AEROSTAR has received a total of 328 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (47 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (43 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (20 complaints).

Recalls for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 8,874,642 vehicles.

Recall 98V190000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 140,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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Recall 98E010000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

| 23,500 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 96V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 7,900,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 91V164000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 4,842 vehicles affected

Defect: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

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Recall 91V189000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 792,000 vehicles affected

Defect: WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Consequence: DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

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Recall 90V144000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 14,300 vehicles affected

Defect: THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

328 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 47 3 Fires
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 43 32 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 20
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 16 14 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 14 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 12 5 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 12 10 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 11 6 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 11 6 Crashes 3 Injuries 3 Deaths
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 9 9 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 7 Fires 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 7 4 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Death
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 5 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10169816 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | | 155,000 miles Fire
MY FORD AEROSTAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY DAUGHTER HAD RETURNED FROM SCHOOL AND PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER, A NEIGHBOR RANG THE DOOR BELL AND FRANTICALLY SAID "YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE". WE CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE WITHIN 3 MINUTES TO PUT IT OUT. *JB
BRAKE LINE NEXT TO GAS TANK FAILED ON HIGHWAY, BRAKING ABILITY WAS GREATLY REDUCED. *JB
#10140845 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | 208,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN HE CONTACTED FORD, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE SWITCH STARTED TO COME APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. HE REPAIRED IT HIMSELF, AND IT IS CURRENTLY WORKING.*AK UPDATED 12/27/2005. *NM
#10097085 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 102,371 miles Crash 1 Injury
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BACK IN 1998 SHE HAD A ACCIDENT WITH HER FORD AEROSTAR. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A BUILDING. SHE SAID SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY IDLE AIR CONTROL. SHE SAID IT WAS REPAIRED AND SHE TOOK THE PART AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME UP AGAIN AND SHE WAS ASKED TO BE A WITNESS, BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS KILLED, WHEN THEIR VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. *JB IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE AIR BY PASS VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ONE OF FORD'S PARTS.
#10097085 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 102,371 miles Crash 1 Injury
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BACK IN 1998 SHE HAD A ACCIDENT WITH HER FORD AEROSTAR. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A BUILDING. SHE SAID SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY IDLE AIR CONTROL. SHE SAID IT WAS REPAIRED AND SHE TOOK THE PART AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME UP AGAIN AND SHE WAS ASKED TO BE A WITNESS, BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS KILLED, WHEN THEIR VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. *JB IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE AIR BY PASS VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ONE OF FORD'S PARTS.

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Safety Rating for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

951612 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DOOR-REPLACEMENT SLIDING - SERVICE TIP. *SD

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1989 FORD AEROSTAR.

Investigation PE94021 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Closed

Opened:

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

Investigation EA90042 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

THROTTLE STICKING

Investigation PE89092 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

POWER STEERING LOCKING

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