1987 Ford Aerostar defect investigations

Investigations by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation that name the 1987 Ford Aerostar. An investigation is how complaints can become a recall: complaints → investigation → (sometimes) TSB → recall.

• SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
  Engineering Analysis EA94025 · opened Jul 19, 1994 · closed Sep 30, 1997

  There is no summary currently available

• SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE94021 · opened Mar 4, 1994 · closed Jul 19, 1994

  There is no summary currently available

• PARK PAWL BENDING
  Preliminary Evaluation PE91127 · opened Sep 16, 1991 · closed Nov 8, 1991 · led to recall 91V189001

  There is no summary currently available

• LIFTGATE FAILURE
  Engineering Analysis EA91015 · opened Feb 1, 1991 · closed Sep 20, 1991 · led to recall 91V136000

  There is no summary currently available

• LIFTGATE FAILURE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE91005 · opened Oct 18, 1990 · closed Feb 1, 1991

  There is no summary currently available

• THROTTLE STICKING
  Engineering Analysis EA90042 · opened Aug 31, 1990 · closed Dec 31, 1991

  There is no summary currently available

• LOWER CNTRL ARM FRACTURE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE90072 · opened Apr 9, 1990 · closed Jun 19, 1990

  There is no summary currently available

• SAFETY BELT FRAYING
  Engineering Analysis EA89032 · opened Aug 3, 1989 · closed Apr 5, 1990 · led to recall 89V226000

  Summary:complaints of cutting and fraying of seat belt on sharp metaledge on the front passenger seat.edge is unprotected on 86's coveredon later models.all complaints on 86's and 87's (1 complaint on 87model).upgrade on 1986 and 1987 models.===

• WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
  Engineering Analysis EA89021 · opened Mar 23, 1989 · closed May 4, 1990

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• POWER STEERING LOCKING
  Preliminary Evaluation PE89092 · opened Feb 23, 1989 · closed Jul 20, 1989

  Summary:the complaints allege that power steering was stiff orsteering locked.ford has issued two service bulletins:one on leakingseals and one on complaints of stiff steering.===

• SEAT BELT CUTTING
  Preliminary Evaluation PE89021 · opened Dec 9, 1988 · closed Aug 3, 1989

  There is no summary currently available

• WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
  Preliminary Evaluation PE89010 · opened Nov 1, 1988 · closed Mar 23, 1989

  There is no summary currently available

• FILLER PIPE SEAL
  Engineering Analysis EA88041 · opened Sep 15, 1988 · closed May 11, 1990 · led to recall 90V021000

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• UNDER SEAT FIRES
  Engineering Analysis EA88033 · opened May 11, 1988 · closed Jan 23, 1989 · led to recall 88V145000

  There is no summary currently available

• ELECTRICAL FIRES
  Engineering Analysis EA88030 · opened Apr 19, 1988 · closed Jul 13, 1988 · led to recall 88V091000

  There is no summary currently available

• FUEL LEAKAGE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE88048 · opened Apr 19, 1988 · closed Sep 15, 1988

  Briefing: I. What is the defect? Ii. Source/origin of the defect?iii. Data analysis. Iv. Ford's position.v. Design changes? Vi. Recommendations.===

• DOOR FALLS OFF
  Engineering Analysis EA88028 · opened Mar 23, 1988 · closed Jul 31, 1989

  There is no summary currently available

• CRNKSHFT PULLEY BOLT FAILR
  Preliminary Evaluation PE88026 · opened Feb 9, 1988 · closed Apr 27, 1988

  There is no summary currently available

• FIRES
  Preliminary Evaluation PE88006 · opened Nov 30, 1987 · closed Apr 19, 1988

  Summary of information from manufacturer:information provided by forddisclosed 8 owner and field reports of 10 fires in the left d-pillar areaof the subject vehicles.no collision accidents were reported, but eachincident involved property damage due to fire.in addition, ford's recordsinclude at least 62 warranty claims…

• REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
  Preliminary Evaluation PE87052 · opened Sep 9, 1987 · closed Mar 4, 1988

  Analysis:the six reports allege that while engaging in normal driving ondry pavement, brake pedal application resulted in the loss of directionalstability and control of the vehicle.four injury accidents have resulted,with three occurrences of vehicle roll-over.there have been no tsb's orrecalls issued with respect to …