FORD AEROSTAR 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-19 | 1999-02-09 | 1999-02-16 |
Production Dates: 1991-08-12 - 1997-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S02
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 762201
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
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'.
