Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
88V091000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Installation Of A Relay With Wires Of Gauge Adequate To Protect The Circuit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19850501
End Of Manufacture
19880301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
60000
Date Owners Notified
19880701
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19880606