1FTCA14U5HZA95997

Available vehicle information

VIN
1FTCA14U5HZA95997
Make
Ford
Model year
1987
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
airbag deployment

VIN structure

1FT WMI · CA14U5 VDS · HZA95997 VIS
WMI 1FT World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS CA14U5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS HZA95997 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code H Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code Z Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make FORD
Model Aerostar
Model year 1987
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type TRUCK
Body class Cargo Van
Trim Base
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 3
Plant city HAZELWOOD (ST. LOUIS)
Plant state MISSOURI
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

5
5 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 98E010000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

Report received: 08/04/1998

Summary

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.

Remedy

AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.

Recall 2 89V226000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Report received: 18/12/1989

Summary

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 CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.

Consequence

DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.

Remedy

INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.

Recall 3 91V136000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Report received: 19/08/1991

Summary

SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.

Consequence

IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.

Recall 4 87V139000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 04/09/1987

Summary

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Consequence

COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Recall 5 88V091000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report received: 06/06/1988

Summary

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 THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Remedy

INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.

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About VIN 1FTCA14U5HZA95997

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1FTCA14U5HZA95997 with a 1987 Ford. The available archive information lists UNITED STATES (USA) as the vehicle country and airbag deployment as the record status.

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