Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: All Wheel Drive Passenger Minivans. These Vehicles Can Develop Powertrain Bending Resonance Or Transfer Case Output Shaft Bushing Displacement. The Powertrain Bending Resonance Or The Output Shaft Bushing Displacement Can Result In Structural Failure Of The Transmission And/Or Transfer Case. Fluid Explusion, Driveshaft Separation Or Loss Of Vehicle Drive Can Result.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V204000
Component Description
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control, And, If The Expelled Fluid Contacts The Exhaust System, A Vehicle Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing And An Aluminum Driveshaft Will Be Installed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19920131
End Of Manufacture
19970120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75000
Date Owners Notified
19980216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19971113