FORD AEROSTAR 1987: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-07-01 | 1988-06-06 | 1988-06-09 |
Production Dates: 1985-05-01 - 1988-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 60000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE VAN, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILERTOW PACKAGE.
