NHTSA Recall 99V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V029000; Date: Feb. 9, 1999
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Aerostar; 1993 Ford Aerostar; 1994 Ford Aerostar; 1995 Ford Aerostar; 1996 Ford Aerostar; 1997 Ford Aerostar
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 762,201
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 19, 1999. 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 contactford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 1999
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