Ford Aerostar 1976-2000
Model Aerostar made by Ford got 7 consumer complains as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
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Ford Aerostar 1976 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Ford Aerostar 1984 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Ford Aerostar 1985 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Ford Aerostar 1986 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 18 | 71 |
Ford Aerostar 1987 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 140 |
Ford Aerostar 1988 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 13 | 234 |
Ford Aerostar 1989 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 10 | 330 |
Ford Aerostar 1990 | 8 | 7 | 46 | 6 | 259 |
Ford Aerostar 1991 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 2 | 281 |
Ford Aerostar 1992 | 8 | 5 | 62 | 5 | 447 |
Ford Aerostar 1993 | 8 | 4 | 74 | 6 | 541 |
Ford Aerostar 1994 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 6 | 388 |
Ford Aerostar 1995 | 4 | 7 | 82 | 4 | 204 |
Ford Aerostar 1996 | 4 | 6 | 104 | 2 | 125 |
Ford Aerostar 1997 | 4 | 5 | 107 | 2 | 87 |
Ford Aerostar 1998 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Ford Aerostar 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
Ford Aerostar 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC4854961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50444 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||||
BC5167961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50447 | Concerns w/ liftgate opening efforts &/or the liftgate not staying open, especially in cold ambient temps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
BC9677961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50537 | Engineering is investigating a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated & code p0400 or p1195 is stored in memory. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
1 | |||
Consumer stated the light bulb was inoperative.*tt | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
03/30/1999 | 1 | ||
Recall repair on the ignition switch (99v-029) not completed due to lack of parts. mjs | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
01/05/1996 | 5 | ||
Fuel tank leaks. *sd | |||
OTHER | |||
Owner interested in knowing if vehicle is included in recall number 97v204000. | |||
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
1 | |||
Recalled transfer case overheated and cracked, consumer not notified of recall. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
10/27/2001 | 1 | ||
Vehicle experiencing problems resulting in noise coming from wheel on passenger side. dealer inspected vehicle and found calipers had failed. however, another dealer pulled all 4 wheels and could not find anything wrong with brakes. *tt | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
1 | |||
Consumer was informed that the heat shield was hanging down.*tt |