no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
1993 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 374 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Aerostar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Ford Aerostar has problems
374 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
99Electrical system29 crash/fire/injury
68Power train9 crash/fire/injury
57Service brakes, hydraulic6 crash/fire/injury
37Air bags22 crash/fire/injury
27Engine and engine cooling
26Equipment
23Structure
23Vehicle speed control
18Suspension
9013 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 99 | 29 |
| Power train | 68 | 9 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 57 | 6 |
| Air bags | 37 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 4 |
| Equipment | 26 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 4 |
| Suspension | 18 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 90 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1993 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
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
1993 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
1993 Ford Aerostar safety ratings
1993 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 1993 Ford Aerostar, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRESLed to recall 99V-028
- TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFTLed to recall 99V-094
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLYNo recall
- FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRESNo recall
- TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFTLed to recall 97V-204
In owners' words
What Aerostar owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND AND HE COULD FEEL A PULSATION IN THE DASHBOARD; THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT RECALL 99V029000 AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR; THEREFORE,…
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