Vehicle recall 88V145000 · September 2, 1988
Ford Aerostar, Bronco II and 1 more model
Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
- Consequence
- This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.
- Remedy
- Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.
- Notes
- System: wiring for power lumbar seats.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles and trucks equipped with power lumbarseat adjusters in the front seats.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 13, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1986): 1986
- Ford Bronco II (1986): 1986
- Ford Ranger (1986): 1986
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