GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Make: FORD
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id: 976
Model: Aerostar
Model Year: 1997
Other Engine Info: EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Plant City: St. Louis: Hazelwood
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Missouri
Seat Belts All: Manual
Trim: Base
Valve Train Design: Overhead Valve (OHV)
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
1989
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I PURCHASED THIS VAN TO ACCOMODATE MY FAMILY OF 7. THE A/C AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED BY LICENSED TECHNITIONS. THE GAS TANK HAS A SMALL 'HAIRLINE' CRACK THAT I HAVE TRIED TO PATCH MYSELF. I FEEL THE GAS TANK LEAK LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF THE TANK IS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT WHAT DO I KNOW? I JUST WANT MY WIFE TO DRIVE MY FAMILY TO AND FROM THEIR DESTINATIONS SAFELY. I HAVE LIMITED FUNDS FOR ALL THE REPAIRS. THANKS FOR LISTENING. REGARDS, TIMOTHY J. SHINN, PH#602-265-4323
1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING RECALL OF EITHER FORD WINDSTAR OR AEROSTAR.