Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 94V-239 · 1995 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-239 covers 9,400 1995 Ford Aerostar for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VAN.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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 October 1, 1994 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.