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Ford Aerostar 1993–1997technical service bulletin

Bulletin BC2431970501 · NHTSA communication 52834 · issued May 1, 1997

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
1993–1997
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

Aerostar e4wd models may experience front axle lubricant leakage from the vent tube under some driving conditions. *tw

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.