THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE.
Remedy
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE.
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1986 Ford Aerostar Service and Repair Manual
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The 1986 Ford Aerostar service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.
You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.
Trims covered
- Base Mini Passenger Van 2-Door
- Base Mini Cargo Van 2-Door
- XL Mini Cargo Van 2-Door
- XL Mini Passenger Van 2-Door
- XLT Mini Passenger Van 2-Door
Engines covered
- 3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 2.8L 171Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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1986 Ford Aerostar Recalls & Complaints
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONT
Consequence
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN
Remedy
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
Consequence
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS TH
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN TH
Remedy
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN SCORED OR PENETRATED WHEN FLOOR PAN MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE PARTITIONS WERE DRILLED.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 27 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
AUTO-TRAN: WHILE PARKED, SHIFTED TO REVERSE; ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN; VEHICLE TOOK OFF; BRAKES APPLIED; VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO HOUSE ACROSS STREET. TT
AUTO-TRAN: WHILE PARKED, SHIFTED TO REVERSE; ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN; VEHICLE TOOK OFF; BRAKES APPLIED; VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO HOUSE ACROSS STREET. TT
TRIED TO START VAN AND FIRE STARTED. *AK
Showing the 4 most serious of 72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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