Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 09.02.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Date: 13.11.1997
Component: Power Train > Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
