Model year record

1993 Ford Aerostar

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

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