Ford Aerostar, Explorer, F-150, F-250 and 2 more (1996-1997): Equipment
Recall 96V161000 · Aug 29, 1996 · Ford Motor Company
134,770
vehicles affected
134,770
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V161000
- Date
- Aug 29, 1996
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 134,770
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 1996-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
What can happen
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 8 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V161000?
6 models: Ford Aerostar (1996), Ford Explorer (1996), Ford F-150 (1996-1997) and 3 more, about 134,770 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V161000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
What can happen?
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.