Model year record

1991 Ford Aerostar

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

Ford Aerostar, 1986–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1986–1997 generation. order_242, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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