1996 Ford Aeromax

Recalls

1 recall names the 1996 Ford Aeromax. Newest first.

• Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch

  Oct 15, 1996NHTSA 96V200000500 vehicles

  The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Apr 2, 1998FLFire
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

  Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 6090869Hard to move the hood up and down.*ak
• 6089647Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure.
• 635976Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean.
• 612338Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools.
• 607503Engineering IS investigating conditions on the hood spring contacting the hood causing damage to the hood and / or insulation.
• 606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs.
• 604752Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples.
• 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
• 604055Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve.
• 603929The message center may display false information / errors fromthe anti-lock brake system ( ABS).
• 603721Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant.
• 603709Hinges and hinge springs are now available for service for the optional ready line access door, butterfly doors or transverse access doors.
• 603708Delco-remy has made available a revised generator for service.
• 603687The power distribution box cover IS now available.
• 603686Intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal IS activated may occur on some vehicles.
• 603681A noise heard during driveline torque.
• 603678A new service parts released.
• 603657Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend.
• 603645Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off.
• 601366Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor.
• 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
• 601286Diagnostic informatin and wiring schematics for both the horton and kysor engine cooling fan clutches.
• 601285Condition with tires being lower than expected tire life.
• 54082Some electronically controlled diesel engines can be modified to increase engine output by altering the original engine management system.
• 54081The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear and/or come off on some vehicles equipped with a detroit diesel engine and air conditioning.
• 54080Some vehicles fan clutch may cycle on when electrical accessories, such as turn signals, headlamps, etc. Are activated.
• 54078Under certain conditions, road splash and spray may build up on the cab side windows.
• 52916The vertical exhaust heat shield may exhibit cracking around its mounting bolt hole.
• 52905The center support bar to the optional bug/dirt screen may crack at either end.
• 52889Vehicles equipped with the fd 1460 engine may exhibit rear engine support bracket attaching bolts lossening.
• 52842Vehicles equipped with cummins M-11 and N-14 select plus engines may exhibit the air operated cooling fan running continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly.
• 52775Vehicles may exhibit rear engine support bracket attatching bolts loosening.
• 52015Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine.
• 51930Wiring- wire harness ground- intermittent or open.
• 51922Sun visor- optional roof-mounted sun visor vibrates at highway speeds.
• 51875Air conditioning compressor belt may come off drive pully.
• 51873Inoperative horn or horn operates even though not pushed.
• 51845Vehicles equipped with detroit diesel engines may experience a concern with engine warning lamps coming on intermittently.
• 51840Concern with lower roof air deflector support brackets.
• 51798Vehicles equipped with power steering and a bug/dirt screen - the screen may contact the power steering cooler on the passenger side causing a noise concern and over time, may wear a hole in the power steering cooler, resulting in a fluid leak.

Every Ford Aeromax model year

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