1988 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 1988 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 1988 Aerostar Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 1988 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V190000
  • Number Affected 140,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California (10 southern counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada (clark county), Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas, and in the U. S. territories covered by the federal statutes. The upper portion of the fuel tank can develop small cracks due to extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. Fuel vapor or leakage could occur at these cracks.

  Consequence: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, regardless of mileage, through March 31, 2002. This coverage will only be for structural cracks at the top of the tank and will not include other damage caused by an accident or road debris.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V190000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1988 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 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Recall for 1988 Ford Aerostar

  • Recall Announced APRIL 25 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V071000
  • Number Affected 7,900,000

  Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE Recall for 1988 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 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Recall for 1988 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 »