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NHTSA recall 99V029000

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Ford Aerostar

Reported Feb 9, 1999762,201 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 99S02Built Aug 12, 1991 – Aug 22, 1997

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Aerostar
199219931994199519961997

Notes

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).