NHTSA Recall 97V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V204000; Date: Nov. 13, 1997
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Aerostar; 1993 Ford Aerostar; 1994 Ford Aerostar; 1995 Ford Aerostar; 1996 Ford Aerostar; 1997 Ford Aerostar
Component: Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 75,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin February 16,1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 1998
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