1995 Ford Aerostar problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints about the 1995 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 20.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12.7%.
Complaints204
Crashes22
Fires20
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 20.1% · 41
Power train 12.7% · 26
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.8% · 20
Engine and engine cooling 5.4% · 11
Air bags 5.4% · 11
Visibility 4.9% · 10
Structure 4.9% · 10
Tires 3.9% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 20 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Ford Aerostar in this data, 1995 draws comparatively few complaints; 1993 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 140,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Recall # 99v029000 Ford/ignition switch electrical short; dealer does not have parts to correct recall. Owner has contacted dealership in may/september and december. Van was given back to owner with the air bag pulled out and the wires disconnected. Dealer stated that parts are on order from Ford but Ford is not sending the parts. This has been going on since the beginning of the month. Electrical system
Dt: the caller said ignition failed. She said a year ago that the vehicle started by itself without a key. She stated that currently she had intermittent trouble starting the vehicle. The lights on the dashboard will come on but the vehicle will not start. Dealer said vehicle was not recalled. They will not help her for free. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *Ak Electrical system · reported at 111,000 miles
Upon starting of vehicle in parking lot, a burning smell and then smoke came out of the driver side door. Immediately turned vehicle off and exited. Vehicle towed to dealership. Previously incidents have been reported to nhtsa on 2 other occasions, but still no recall. Ford has assumed no responsibility for this! Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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