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1991 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 223 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Aerostar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Aerostar median · #4 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints223107 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem67Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Ford Aerostar has problems

223 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system6755
Power train499
Service brakes, hydraulic315
Vehicle speed control2314
Equipment141
Engine and engine cooling136
Structure92
Steering72
Visibility60
8 other systems296

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1991 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

Recall 96V-071 · Apr 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 91V-189 · Nov 4, 1991 · 792,000 vehicles

Risk. DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Ford Aerostar, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFTEA99002 · closed Nov 14, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-094
  2. PARKING PAWLRQ97015 · closed Apr 1, 1999
    Led to recall 91V-189
In owners' words

What Aerostar owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD MY STARTER REPLACED BREAKS AND RELAY AND IT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I CANNOT EVEN TURN ON MY HEADLIGHTS
Complaint 10994317 · Jun 11, 2017
I OWNED A 1991 FORD AEROSTAR WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. I HAVE BEEN BOUNCED AROUND TRYING TO GET SATISFACTIONS BUT SINCE THERE WAS AN ONGOING CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION. THE CONSUMERS WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER…
Complaint 10120979 · May 16, 2005
VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT IDLE POSITION, PUT INTO GEAR AND DROVE 200 FT. UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Complaint 984753 · May 22, 1996

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