no report yet
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
1992 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 317 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Aerostar, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Ford Aerostar has problems
317 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
75Power train3 crash/fire/injury
64Electrical system22 crash/fire/injury
52Service brakes, hydraulic11 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags14 crash/fire/injury
26Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
21Exterior lighting
18Equipment
14Steering
12Vehicle speed control
8012 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 75 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 64 | 22 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 52 | 11 |
| Air bags | 31 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 1 |
| Equipment | 18 | 3 |
| Steering | 14 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 80 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 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
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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
1992 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
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Ford Aerostar safety ratings
1992 Ford Aerostar in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford Aerostar, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFTLed to recall 99V-094
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLYNo recall
- FRONT BRAKE HOSENo recall
- PARKING PAWLLed to recall 91V-189
- TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFTLed to recall 97V-204
In owners' words
What Aerostar owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY OPERATES IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT PREVIOUSLY AND WAS REPLACED BY A…
CONSUMER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL. *PH RECALL IS IN REGARDS ON POWER TRAIN MODIFICATION. *LA
THE SHIFTING LEVER IN THE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT. PART# 2F0DC-7215 53. *AK THIS WAS DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION/SHIFT ACTUATING TUBE. *SCC *JB
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