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1995 Ford AerostarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 157 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Aerostar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year25% below the Aerostar median · #8 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints15747 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage150kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Ford Aerostar has problems

157 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 system3715
Power train221
Service brakes, hydraulic163
Engine and engine cooling111
Air bags109
Structure101
Visibility93
Latches/locks/linkages80
Fuel system, gasoline70
13 other systems469

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

5 recalls

1995 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 →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 95V-037 · Feb 28, 1995 · 12,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE INCORRECTLY SIZED REAR TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S SPECIFIED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

1995 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

1995 Ford Aerostar safety ratings

1995 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 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. 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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE EXTREMELY HOT BEFORE THEY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED RIGHT HAND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUEL…
Complaint 10206495 · Oct 22, 2007 · 150,000 miles
DT: THE CALLER SAID IGNITION FAILED. SHE SAID A YEAR AGO THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY. SHE STATED THAT CURRENTLY SHE HAD INTERMITTENT TROUBLE STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WILL COME ON BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED. THEY…
Complaint 10136919 · Oct 6, 2005 · 111,000 miles
THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH BOARD CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM
Complaint 10113031 · Feb 25, 2005

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