{"vehicle":{"id":"1997_ford_aerostar","year":1997,"make":"Ford","model":"Aerostar"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2001193","date":"2001-07-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Certain vehicles, from Ontario to Newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle. Correction: Owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends September 30, 2003.","mfr_campaign":"01M06","units":139310,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2001193"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2000306","date":"2000-12-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with 3.0 llitre engines, the accelerator cable may have been kinked during installation. If the cable is kinked, the core wires could eventually fray, with one strand at a time breaking.  This could increase the friction in the cable and may cause the throttle to be slow to return to idle when released.  A stuck throttle could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Dealers will install a new accelerator cable.","mfr_campaign":"00S56","units":7881,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2000306"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V425000","date":"2000-12-26","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:   MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES.   AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.","mfr_campaign":"00S56","units":36500,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":"1996-08-14","built_to":"1997-08-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V425000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999032","date":"1999-03-02","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur at the A2 accessory terminal in the ignition switch of these vehicles when the switch is in the \"on\" position causing overheating and the potential for a vehicle fire.  Correction:  A jumper harness with a relay will be installed which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.","mfr_campaign":"99S02","units":118156,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999032"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V029000","date":"1999-02-09","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MINI VANS.  THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT.  THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.","mfr_campaign":"99S02","units":762201,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":"1991-08-12","built_to":"1997-08-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V029000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1997207","date":"1997-11-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain Aerostar AWD vehicles, extended operation at speeds of over 130 kph may result in structural failure of the transmission/transfer case assembly. This could result in fluid expulsion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive. Fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire and driveshaft separation may lead to loss of vehicle control.  Correction: Transfer case extension housing will be replaced and steel driveshaft will be replaced with an aluminum driveshaft.","mfr_campaign":"97S83","units":22467,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1997207"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"97V204000","date":"1997-11-13","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS.  THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT.  THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE.  FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":75000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["AEROSTAR"],"built_from":"1992-01-31","built_to":"1997-01-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/97V204000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}