Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Mini Vans. These Vehicles Were Produced With A Higher Than Specified Electrical Load Through The Accessory Power Feed Circuit. The Potential For Contact Between The B2 (Battery), A2 (Accessory), And P1 (Proof) Circuits Can Occur, Creating A Short Circuit, Allowing Current To Flow Through The Ground Wire.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V029000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
This Can Cause Over Heating And The Potential For A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Jumper Harness With A Relay Which Will Re-Route And Activate All A2 Accessories Through The Relay.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19910812
End Of Manufacture
19970822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
762201
Date Owners Notified
19990319
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19990209
Make Campaign Number
99S02