1993 Ford Aerostar problems
Owners have filed 541 complaints about the 1993 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 20.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 14.2%.
Complaints541
Crashes45
Fires49
Injuries40
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 20.3% · 110
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.2% · 77
Power train 13.9% · 75
Air bags 7.0% · 38
Engine and engine cooling 6.3% · 34
Equipment 5.2% · 28
Structure 4.6% · 25
Suspension 4.6% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 45 describe a crash, 49 describe a fire and 40 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Ford Aerostar in this data, 1993 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 149,000 miles.
In owners' own words
To whom it may concern : I have had my vehicle repaired by jack demmer Ford at a cost of $3600.00 Due to multiple electrical problems. All harnesses were replaced. I have the old ones which I can make available to you . The burn marks in the middle of the harness away from any connectors suggests a serious problem which seems like the same type of problem you just investigated Ford about. Electrical system
Key switch recall speedometer/transmisson overdrive/radio not working called Ford and was told ignition switch recall caused this to happen .Took van in problem was not fixed and was told we did not talk toanyone at Ford also talked to dealership with no help talked to a tech. He said it would cause the problem s we are having. Electrical system
While driving on the highway vehicle caught on fire because of the defect described in ignition switch electrical short 99v029000 recall. Manufacturer provided conflicting information. They told consumer by phone that the vin number was included in the recall ,and then sent a letter indicating that the vin number wasn't included. Electrical system · reported at 130,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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