Model year record

1993 Ford Aerostar

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 541 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V029000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
762,201
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-09
Owners notified
1999-03-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V204000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
75,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1998-02-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch48130,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner24
Air bags: frontal22120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift21
Vehicle speed control19
Power train: automatic transmission17243,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip17
Air bags15189,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition13
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash12150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor12
Electrical system: horn10189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Structure: body: door10
Engine and engine cooling: engine9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9
Tires97,194 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch8
Electrical system7168,000 mi
Unknown or other7
Electrical system: wiring6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6
Power train: driveline: driveshaft6
Power train: manual transmission6
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6
Visibility: power window devices and controls6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Suspension: rear5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Power train: axle assembly4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Structure: body4
Suspension4
Suspension: front4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3175,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3149,000 mi
Power train3
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut3
Suspension: front: control arm3
Tires: tread/belt3128,850 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling2146,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2189,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1108,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering1189,000 mi
Steering: column191,400 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure1
Structure: body: bumpers1100,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1243,150 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Vehicle speed control: springs1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about 1.5 times 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.