Model year record

1995 Ford Aerostar

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 204 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V028000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
23,097
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-09
Owners notified
1999-04-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBILIZED AND THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE ERRATIC.

Safety risk

HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT. THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V037000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
12,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-28
Owners notified
1995-04-07

Defect description

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT REAR TIRE SIZES LISTED. P215/70R14SL SHOULD BE P215/75R14SL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE INCORRECTLY SIZED REAR TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S SPECIFIED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A SUPPLEMENTARY LABEL CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V239000

Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack

Component
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
9,400
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-01
Owners notified
1995-02-10

Defect description

THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch18151,000 mi
Air bags: frontal9
Power train: automatic transmission9
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch7
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift7
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
Electrical system: ignition6111,000 mi
Structure: body: door6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4150,000 mi
Seats4
Tires4138,000 mi
Unknown or other4
Vehicle speed control4
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Structure: body2
Suspension: multiple axle2
Tires: tread/belt2103,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels: hub2
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling1125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights1170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage1
Fuel/propulsion system1165,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1140,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1103,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels1
Wheels: multi piece1148,000 mi

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 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.