NHTSA recall 86V006000
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Ford Aerostar
Reported Jan 22, 198638,947 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1985
The defect
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 remedy
Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.