There have been 23 safety recalls for the Ford Aerostar. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Aerostar.
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Aerostar |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. (this includes all 1992 awd aerostars not previously included in safety recall 97v-204/97s83). These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Aerostar, 1993 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, California (10 southern counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern), florida, georgia, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Aerostar, 1993 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 36,500 |
| Apr. 28, 1999 | Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) | 10,951 |
| Feb. 9, 1999 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 762,201 |
| Feb. 9, 1999 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 23,097 |
| Aug. 11, 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 140,000 |
| Nov. 13, 1997 | Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) | 75,000 |
| Aug. 29, 1996 | Equipment:other:labels | 134,770 |
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Apr. 22, 1996 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 73,500 |
| Feb. 28, 1995 | Equipment:other:labels | 12,000 |
| Dec. 1, 1994 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 9,400 |
| Nov. 4, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 792,000 |
| Sep. 20, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,842 |
| Aug. 19, 1991 | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device | 112,000 |
| Aug. 6, 1990 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 14,300 |
| Feb. 8, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 91,000 |
| Dec. 18, 1989 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 118,787 |
| Dec. 11, 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 30,000 |
| Sep. 2, 1988 | Seats | 90,000 |
| Jun. 6, 1988 | Electrical System:wiring | 60,000 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Sep. 2, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 107 |
| Jan. 22, 1986 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 38,947 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Aerostar | 3 |
| 1996 Ford Aerostar | 4 |
| 1995 Ford Aerostar | 5 |
| 1994 Ford Aerostar | 3 |
| 1993 Ford Aerostar | 2 |
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 3 |
| 1991 Ford Aerostar | 3 |
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 6 |
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 5 |
| 1988 Ford Aerostar | 4 |
| 1987 Ford Aerostar | 4 |
| 1986 Ford Aerostar | 7 |