Model year record

1991 Ford Aerostar

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 282 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V189000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
792,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-04
Owners notified
1992-03-02

Defect description

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Safety risk

DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V164000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
SHERROD VANS, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,842
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-20
Owners notified
1992-06-04

Defect description

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch32
Power train: automatic transmission21
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch18
Vehicle speed control18
Electrical system: ignition12
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood12
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder11
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash7
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Structure: body: door6
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack5
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock5
Power train: driveline: driveshaft5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Electrical system3
Electrical system: wiring3
Parking brake: conventional3
Tires: tread/belt3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2150,000 mi
Suspension2
Suspension: rear2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.