Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Recalls
Recall 97V204000: Drivetrain Structural Failure
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.
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed. 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.
