Vehicle recall 99V029000 · February 9, 1999
1992-1997 Ford Aerostar
Vehicle description: mini vans.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.
- Notes
- Owner notification began March 19, 1999.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 contactford at 1-800-392-3673.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 1999
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99S02
- Owner notification
- March 19, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 762,201
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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