Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Ford Aerostar

Ford Aerostar owners have reported 5 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1997 Ford Aerostar

Failure Date: 08/21/2002

Vehicle will not run properly due to the transfer case being defective. There is a loud noise when driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1997 Ford Aerostar

Failure Date: 07/30/1999

Received recall notice #97v204000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle in for repairs for transfer case. After repairs, picked vehicle up. Had problem right away. Was a loud bang. This caused additional damage in rear end. Dealer refused to help w/problem. Also, rear differential bearings had cracked. It sounded like metal on metal.

3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1996 Ford Aerostar

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Nhtsa recall 97v204000, manufacturer 97s83, transfer case; dealer's letter was received in March, and in April when contacted the dealer again, they didn't have the parts, when contacted again, the parts were in, but could not be located.

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4 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1996 Ford Aerostar

While driving transfer case broke, causing the vehicle to stop moving while engine remained on. Owner could not switch gears. Dealer said vehicle needed a new transfer case.

5 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1996 Ford Aerostar

Consumer is having trouble receiving recall repair work on the transfer case by dealership.


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