no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
1990 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 195 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Ford Aerostar has problems
195 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electrical system45 crash/fire/injury
37Power train10 crash/fire/injury
27Service brakes, hydraulic6 crash/fire/injury
26Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling9 crash/fire/injury
16Vehicle speed control14 crash/fire/injury
8Visibility
8Steering
5Seat belts
238 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 45 |
| Power train | 37 | 10 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 27 | 6 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 26 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 14 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 23 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1990 Ford Aerostar recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED.
no report yet
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Aerostar year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerostar median. How we score
'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Ford Aerostar, and the recalls they led to.
- LIFTGATE FAILURELed to recall 91V-136
- CRACKED FUEL TANKSLed to recall 98V-190
- TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFTLed to recall 99V-094
- PARK PAWL BENDINGLed to recall 91V-189
- CRACKED FUEL TANKSNo recall
In owners' words
What Aerostar owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURES DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS RECALL 89V223000. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 96V071000 BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL DUE TO A FIRE IN ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THIS WAS THE SECOND AEROSTAR STAR VEHICLE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS A SIGN BURNING PLASTIC. RECALL NUMBER 96G07100. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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