Ford Aerostar recalls & problems by year
43 recalls and 1,707 owner complaints across 11 model years (1990–2000).
Most complaints1993374 complaints
Most recalls19957 recalls
Crashes reported172in owner complaints
Injuries reported20310 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | — | — | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | — | 15–17 mpg | 5 | 63 |
| 1996 | — | 15–18 mpg | 6 | 104 |
| 1995 | — | 15–18 mpg | 7 | 157 |
| 1994 | — | 15–19 mpg | 5 | 257 |
| 1993 | — | 16–19 mpg | 4 | 374 |
| 1992 | — | 15–20 mpg | 5 | 317 |
| 1991 | — | 16–19 mpg | 4 | 223 |
| 1990 | — | 16–18 mpg | 7 | 195 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Electrical system — 467 complaints
- Power train — 359 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 290 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 150 complaints
- Air bags — 140 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 110 complaints
- Steering — 93 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 85 complaints