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
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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
BC522796100110/01/199650502Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt04/24/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BC520796100110/01/199650483Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt04/24/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
BC520496100110/01/199650480Concerns 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. *tt04/24/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
BC519096100110/01/199650468Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
BC517396100110/01/199650452On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
BC518296100110/01/199650460Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt04/24/1997
BC518196100110/01/199650459Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt04/24/1997
BC518396100110/01/199650461An 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. *tt04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
BC966896100110/01/199650529Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt05/27/1997
BC967196100110/01/199650531Push 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. *tt05/27/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
BC517596100110/01/199650454Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt04/24/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
BC967696100110/01/199650536Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt05/27/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
BC517696100110/01/199650455Connection 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. *tt04/24/1997
BC465196100110/01/199650443Vehicle 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). *tt04/24/1997
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
BC967296100110/01/199650532Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt05/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
BC967496100110/01/199650534Light 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. *tt05/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC969496100110/01/199650552Information 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. *tt05/27/1997
BC485496100110/01/199650444Revised 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. *tt04/24/1997
BC521796100110/01/199650492Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt04/24/1997
BC964296100110/01/199650506Procedure 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. *tt04/24/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
BC522496100110/01/199650499Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt04/24/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
BC071896102110/21/199650382Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt04/24/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
BC520996100110/01/199650484Revised 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. *tt04/24/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
BC967396100110/01/199650533Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt05/27/1997
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
BC968296100110/01/199650541Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt05/27/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
BC517496100110/01/199650453Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt04/24/1997
BC507596100110/01/199650445Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt04/24/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
BC516796100110/01/199650447Concerns w/ liftgate opening efforts &/or the liftgate not staying open, especially in cold ambient temps. *tt04/24/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
BC521496100110/01/199650489Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt04/24/1997
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
BC519896100110/01/199650475Improved 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. *tt04/24/1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
BC518696100110/01/199650464Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt04/24/1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
BC967796100110/01/199650537Engineering is investigating a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated & code p0400 or p1195 is stored in memory. *tt05/27/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
BC969596100110/01/199650553Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt05/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
 Consumer stated the light bulb was inoperative.*tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/30/19991
 Recall repair on the ignition switch (99v-029) not completed due to lack of parts. mjs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
01/05/19965
 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
10/27/20011
 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