Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
98V190000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If An Ignition Source Is Present, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19871001
End Of Manufacture
19891130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
140000
Date Owners Notified
19981211
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19980811
Make Campaign Number
98M03