Defect Description For Recall
There May Be Inadequate Welding In Some Underbody Structural Areas, Including Those At The Rear Suspension Attachments, Which May Cause It To Separate. Consequence Of Defect: If Rear Suspension Attachments Should Separate From The Underbody During Vehicle Use, The Axle Could Shift During Acceleration Or Braking And May Adversely Affect The Steering Control Which May Lead To An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V006000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Reinforce Suspect Weld Locations And Modify To Prevent Weld Failure.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19850501
End Of Manufacture
19851201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38947
Date Owners Notified
19860303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19860122