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Ignition: switchRecall 99V-029 · 1992–1997 Ford Aerostar

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-029 covers 762,201 1992–1997 Ford Aerostar for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1999.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected762,2011 model
ReportedFeb 9, 1999Owners notified Mar 19, 1999
Complaints since198Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Aerostar1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from August 12, 1991 to August 22, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRESEA98016 · closed Feb 12, 1999
    NHTSA