1987 Ford Aerostar Recalls

What To Do If Your Aerostar Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1987 Aerostar take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1987 Aerostar Recalls

• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1987 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced APRIL 08 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98E010000
  • Number Affected 23,500

  Summary: Equipment description: Aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.

  Consequence: Loss of braking can result.

  Fix: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98E010000 »

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE Recall for 1987 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 19 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V136000
  • Number Affected 112,000

  Summary: Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

  Consequence: If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.

  Fix: Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V136000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1987 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 18 1989
  • NHTSA Reference #89V226000
  • Number Affected 118,787

  Summary: Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.

  Consequence: Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

  Fix: Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V226000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Recall for 1987 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced JUNE 06 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V091000
  • Number Affected 60,000

  Summary: Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.

  Consequence: Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.

  Fix: Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V091000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1987 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 04 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V139000
  • Number Affected 3,600,000

  Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Fix: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »