Vehicle recall 97V204000 · November 13, 1997

1992-1997 Ford Aerostar

Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin February 16,1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V204000
Reported to NHTSA: November 13, 1997
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: February 16, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 75,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 97V204000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1992-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

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