1997 Ford Aeromax
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Ford Aeromax. Newest first.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. the air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. with the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat turned slightly to the left. after driving long distances, slightly altered visibility through the windshield was observed resulting in minor back pain. The vehicle was not taken .
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Driver lost steering control resulting in accident, because lower shaft fell out of u -joint from bolt failure. *et
- Steering
Vehicle IS unable to have front steering axleweigh than 11000 lbs, even when empty. This places undue stress on steering axle and tires. When loaded/1 household goods, steering axle weighs between 11500 to over 12000 lbs. Legal weight limit IS 12000 lbs.
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
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089647Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure.
- 635976Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean.
- 615257Some vehicles with the caterpillar 3306 engine may exhibit the lower radiator hose being disconnected from the engine water pump outlet.
- 613380Some models with cat c10/c12 engines may exhibit cracks in the engine front cover, near the fan hub pulley support mounting contac studs.
- 612338Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools.
- 609537Front engine cover cracks. Yd
- 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.
- 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.
- 603679The lower radittor hose IS being pulled off at the engine water pump on some vehicles.
- 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.
- 601307The oil level indicator may be difficult to install and/or when installed may contact the crakshaft on some vehicles.
- 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.
- 600587Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting.
- 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.
- 51958Front end accessory drive belt (fead)- fead belt may wear and/or come off- vehicles equipped with fd1460 engine built through 12/96.
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