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1994 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 257 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Aerostar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Aerostar median · #5 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints25774 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Ford Aerostar has problems

257 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 system6919
Air bags4416
Power train424
Service brakes, hydraulic232
Engine and engine cooling223
Steering202
Fuel system, gasoline197
Structure164
Vehicle speed control121
12 other systems7310

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

3 recalls

1994 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

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 99V-028 · Feb 9, 1999 · 23,097 vehicles

Risk. HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 97V-204 · Nov 13, 1997 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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

1994 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

1994 Ford Aerostar safety ratings

1994 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 1994 Ford Aerostar, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRESEA98016 · closed Feb 12, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-028
  2. TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFTEA99002 · closed Nov 14, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-094
  3. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLYPE02076 · closed Mar 10, 2003
    No recall
  4. FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRESPE98010 · closed Jul 14, 1998
    No recall
  5. TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFTRQ98012 · closed Jan 7, 1999
    Led to recall 97V-204
In owners' words

What Aerostar owners report

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

VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OR SO, AROUND THE LOCAL CITY COMMUNITIES. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WHEN NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME OF FIRE. INTENSE FIRE WAS COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE/WINDSHIELD/IGNITION/FRONT SEAT AREA, EVENTUALLY CONSUMING ENTIRE INTERIOR OF…
Complaint 10534938 · Aug 12, 2013 · 93,000 miles
HAD THE CLOCK RING REPAIRED (YEAR 2000)DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON,THERE IS NO HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10461633 · Jun 13, 2012
WE WERE BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS CHANGED. WE ARE STILL GETTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, BUT WHAT MY CONCERN IS THAT I SAW A RECALL ON NHTSA: 99V028000. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL WHEN I VIEWED AN EPISODE OF COPS WHERE AN AEROSTAR'S ELECTRICAL…
Complaint 10276149 · Jul 8, 2009

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