Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 86V-006 · 1986 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-006 covers 38,947 1986 Ford Aerostar for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE, THE AXLE COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE.
SYSTEM: UNDERBODY/REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.