69 of the
439 complaints about the 1992 Ford Aerostar are about the
electrical system — 16% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
150,000 miles.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MUFFLER WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND THE FUMES WOULD EXIT OUT OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUMES WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HOLES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY SEALED THE HOLES AND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE MIDAS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DEALER NEVER SEALED THE HOLES ON THE MUFFLER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUMES COULD IN FACT GET INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO, THE HORN HAS NEVER WORKED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER CONSTRUCTED THEIR OWN HORN TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR LIFTGATE FELL ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10239623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesTurnahawk, AZ1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GROUND WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND OTHER WIRES UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. HE ALSO STATED THAT HIS WINDOWS ARE NOT WORKING. FORD STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN BURNED BY THE FAILED WIRES. THE RECALL # WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 171,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10196275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, MT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V029000 WAS FOR IGNITION WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRING HARNESS IN MY VAN OVERHEAD, SHORTED OUT THE LIGHTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND PUT OFF THE ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. I PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL AND FORD TELLS ME THAT MY VAN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED SHOULDN'T IT BE COVERED? OR MAYBE YOU NEED TO EXPAND THE CAMPAIGN.
NHTSA complaint #756953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Covington, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY TO SHUT OFF ENGINE. A PIN IN LINKAGE GOING TO THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD FALLEN OUT. CONSUMER REPAIRED HIMSELF.
NHTSA complaint #8002549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Augustine, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE STARTING TO MOVE AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO GEAR, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE ANYWHERE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO CHECK PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE IGNITION HAD BEEN LOOSE FOR 2 YEARS, AIR CONDITION HAS FAILED AND STILL NOT WORKING AND ALSO THE REAR WHEELS AND THE TIRE WERE WORN UNEVENLY.
NHTSA complaint #899149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Acworth, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF AROUND 4 PM. LATER THAT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY MIDNIGHT, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT FIRE STARTED IN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. NOTE: RECALL 99V029000 REPAIRS HAD BEEN PERFORMED PRIOR TO FIRE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #891857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntley, ILFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-029 DUE TO DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS FOREARM WHILE TRYING TO OBTAIN ITEMS FROM THE VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #560052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Churchville, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INDICATOR DISPLAY IN DASH LOOKS MELTED. AIRBAG INDICATOR FLASHING AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ARE DIFICULT TO SEE. ODOMETER JUMPED FROM 80K TO OVER 130K; THERE IS NO METRIC/ENGLISH SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #726060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntley, ILFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (99V-029) IGNITION SWITCH , PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE, INJURY AND BURNS TO CONSUMER. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thousand O, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V029000) WHICH IS POSSIBLY CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA complaint #548516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodheaven, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE WORSENED. THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #848898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodheaven, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE WORSENED. THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #848898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barstow, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO, AIRBAG/CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLE IS IN REPAIR SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #846243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eaton, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FROM THE FUEL PUMP RELAY TO THE TRANSMISSION MELTED THE PLUGS DOWN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. ALSO BURNED THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE HORN RELAY WHICH BLEW A FUSE. IT ALSO BURNED A WIRE GOING INTO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DASH ON DRIVER'S SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #846841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BIG Bear L, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO DIFFERENT RECALL NOTICES. REPAIRS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO NO PARTS (99V029000). HOWEVER, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE (97V204000).
NHTSA complaint #546550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisle, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO STARTER ALSO. NLM (99S02)
NHTSA complaint #547910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisle, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
STARTER BURNED OUT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #547910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V02900. CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #844467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V02900 IN MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER TO SET APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR IGNITION SWITCH. WOULD NOTIFY WHEN AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #844469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maxmeadows, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
MANUFACTURER HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING WIRING HARNESS. WIRING HARNESS BURNED DUE TO A RELATED PROBLEM WITH RECALL # 99V029000 FORD/IGNITON ELECTRICAL SHORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #844337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hazel Crest, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL SHORT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #844038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
HAD RECEIVED NOTICE #99V029800. CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #843480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
RECEIVED RECALL 99V02900 & CONTACTED THE DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 1 MONTH FOR PARTS FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #843484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT OF FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD.
NHTSA complaint #843068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Conwers, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNDERHOOD FIRE DUE TO WIRES OVERHEATING /BURNING. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.
NHTSA complaint #842521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE HIGH BEAMS FAILED, RESULTING IN SMALL FIRE, DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-029).
NHTSA complaint #545638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DEFEECTIVE ACTUATOR IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #838692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelph, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY POWER CIRCUIT THAT CONNECTS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AFTER FIRE REPAIR WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. (99V-029) MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
NHTSA complaint #545347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mohawk, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
WHILE TRAVELING HIT HORN NOTHING HAPPENED, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT OPERATE, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEMS. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHAFT BROKE AND REPLACED IT WITH USED PARTS/ CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST.
NHTSA complaint #836668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dubuque, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 99V029, CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL SHORT. AFTER DEALER REPAIRED THE RECALL, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY CAME ON . ALSO, GEARS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #837337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.