Owners have filed 541 complaints
about the 1993 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Ford Aerostar. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
23.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 7
4% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
14.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
14.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1043.5%
150,000+ miles
1147.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 33Oct 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 Ford Aerostar
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE02076Opened 10 Oct 2002Closed 10 Mar 2003STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLY
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS RESULTING IN MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURIES THAT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ABRUPT DOOR DROPS OVER THE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT - TWELVE YEAR PERIOD OF PRODUCT USAGE AND EXPOSURE (1991-1995 TO 2003).MOST OF THE INJURY INCIDENTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FRACTURE OF THE GAS FILLED LIFT ASSIST CYLINDER MOUNTING STUD.STUD FRACTURES HAVE OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER TIME AND DO NOT EXHIBIT ANY APPARENT TREND RELATING TO DATE OF VEHICLE PRODUCTION OR TIME-IN-SERVICE (EXPOSURE).THE ODI CLOSING REPORT SUMMARIZES THE DETAILS OF THIS INVESTIGATION.
EA99002Opened 7 Jan 1999Closed 14 Nov 2000POWER TRAIN
TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT
RQ98012Opened 31 Jul 1998Closed 7 Jan 1999POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFT
EA98016Opened 14 Jul 1998Closed 12 Feb 1999VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
PE98010Opened 13 Feb 1998Closed 14 Jul 1998VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
OWNERS ALLEGE THAT FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER CONNECTOR RESULTS IN SHORT CIRCUIT THAT HAS RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.SYMPTOMS INCLUDE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION, , SMOKE FROM THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN (FUEL PUMP FUSIBLE LINK) AND PASSENGER SIDE (FUEL PUMP INERTIA CUTOFF SWITCH), INTERMITTENT STALL AND NO START CONCERNS, AND A BURNING ODOR. SEVERAL INCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO PLASTIC FUEL TUBES AND/OR FUEL SUPPLY/RETURN TUBES.
Recalls on the 1993 Ford Aerostar
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
99V029000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE 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, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
98E010000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
97V204000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2001193139,310 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles, from Ontario to Newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle. Correction: Owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends September 30, 2003.
Recall 1999032118,156 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur at the A2 accessory terminal in the ignition switch of these vehicles when the switch is in the "on" position causing overheating and the potential for a vehicle fire. Correction: A jumper harness with a relay will be installed which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.
Recall 199720722,467 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain Aerostar AWD vehicles, extended operation at speeds of over 130 kph may result in structural failure of the transmission/transfer case assembly. This could result in fluid expulsion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive. Fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire and driveshaft separation may lead to loss of vehicle control. Correction: Transfer case extension housing will be replaced and steel driveshaft will be replaced with an aluminum driveshaft.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 100,000 milesMechanicsville, VACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BACKED INTO PINE TREE IN DRIVEWAY. SHATTERED PLASTIC BUMPER COVER. CAN NOT REPLACE BUMPER COVER BECAUSE FORD SAYS OBSOLETE. ALSO NO AFTER MARKET BUMPER CAN BE FOUND FOR THIS MODEL. THIS BUMPER PROTECTS NO ONE. *JS FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME THE FORD PART NUMBER. ITS A CARGO VAN. OTHER MODEL COVERS CAN BE BOUGHT FROM AFTER MARKET SELLERS BUT NOT THE CARGO VAN. ONLY PLACE TO GET ONE IS JUNK YARDS IF YOU ARE GET LUCKY. MOST OF THEIR COVERS ARE BUSTED ALSO. A CAR IS A HAZARD WITHOUT A BUMPER.
NHTSA complaint #10592183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesFanning, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH MODULE MELTED AND THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING WAS INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, THE RISK OF A SEVERE FIRE INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V029000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10246511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wolverine, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JUST GOT HOME AND WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. ABOUT 30 MIN LATER SOMEONE WAS KNOCKING ON ARE DOOR TELLING US THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO KEYS LEFT IN THE VAN. THE FIRE BURN THE DASH AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE AND THE HOOD. THE VAN IS NOW TOTAL.
NHTSA complaint #10173207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN HER 1993 FORD AEROSTAR IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED FOUR TIMES. NONE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED LIFE THREATENING INJURIES INCLUDING A BROKEN BONE IN HER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10113755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesSapulpa, OKFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V029000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EDGE OF THE HOOD. AFTER HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A SMALL FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #10109761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,400 milesPasadena, CACrash
STEERING:COLUMN
WHILE TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP ON MY AEROSTAR FORD '93 THAT CAUSED ME TO TURN OVER TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE OPPOSITE LANE AND HIT A CAR. I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL AS IT LOCKS UP. AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FINE AND 2 MECHANICS THAT I BROUGHT IT TO CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10098011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Altaville, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE WAS FRACTURED AND FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10787003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,000 milesPocatello, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10632568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMechanicsville, VACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BACKED INTO PINE TREE IN DRIVEWAY. SHATTERED PLASTIC BUMPER COVER. CAN NOT REPLACE BUMPER COVER BECAUSE FORD SAYS OBSOLETE. ALSO NO AFTER MARKET BUMPER CAN BE FOUND FOR THIS MODEL. THIS BUMPER PROTECTS NO ONE. *JS FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME THE FORD PART NUMBER. ITS A CARGO VAN. OTHER MODEL COVERS CAN BE BOUGHT FROM AFTER MARKET SELLERS BUT NOT THE CARGO VAN. ONLY PLACE TO GET ONE IS JUNK YARDS IF YOU ARE GET LUCKY. MOST OF THEIR COVERS ARE BUSTED ALSO. A CAR IS A HAZARD WITHOUT A BUMPER.
NHTSA complaint #10592183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,670 milesShelton, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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 INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE ALSO CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,705. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,670. UPDATED 02/22/11
NHTSA complaint #10298475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesFanning, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH MODULE MELTED AND THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING WAS INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, THE RISK OF A SEVERE FIRE INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V029000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10246511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,194 milesMiami, FL
TIRES
BOUGHT FOUR TIRES: SIGMA SHADOW. 55,000 MILES WARRANTY. 215/75R14, 6K60, AT TIRE KINGDOM LOCATED AT: 8790 SW 24TH ST. MIAMI, FL. 33165. TELEPHONE 305 227 4110. *TR ON OCT. 22, 2007 THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. THE TIRE HAD 7,194 MILES. TIRE KINGDOM GAVE ME TWO TIRES WHICH THEY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT. ON NOV. 19, 2007 ANOTHER TIRE BLEWOUT. THIS TIRE HAD 10,550 MILES. THIS LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED IN HOUSTON. I WENT TO NTB (PART OF THE SAME COMPANY) LOCATED AT: 7115 FM 1960 ROAD WEST. TELEPHONE 281- 580-1689. I TALKED TO THE MGR. MR. FRED JOHNSON. I SHOWED HIM THE BLOWNOUT TIRE, ALL THE PAPERS ETC..AND ASKED HIM TO REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE PLUS THE OTHER ORIGINAL TIRE. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE, HE DID NOT HAVE THE TIRE IN STOCK SO I HAD TO RETURN. SINCE HE DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TWO ORIGINAL TIRES, I ASKED HIM FOR THE NAME AND TELEPHONE OF THE DISTRICT MGR. HE TOLD ME THAT HIS NAME WAS ARTHAY BENTON AND HIS TELEPHONE 1-865-951-4622. I CALLED MR. BENTON AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO HIM. HE SAID HE WOULD CALL ME BACK. THE PERSON THAT CALLED ME BACK WAS MR. FRED JOHNSON AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY TIRES NOT EVEN REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE. I TOOK THE BLOWNOUT TIRE TO ANOTHER NTB STORE AND THEY REPLACED IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE TIRES PARTICULARLY THE ORIGINAL TIRE. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON I-10 IN FLORIDA, THE SECOND INCIDENT ON 610 IN HOUSTON. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, WHEN THE TIRES FAILED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND MIRACULOUSLY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, LET ME KNOW. SINCERELY ANTONIO DURANCE
NHTSA complaint #10210670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wolverine, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JUST GOT HOME AND WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. ABOUT 30 MIN LATER SOMEONE WAS KNOCKING ON ARE DOOR TELLING US THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO KEYS LEFT IN THE VAN. THE FIRE BURN THE DASH AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE AND THE HOOD. THE VAN IS NOW TOTAL.
NHTSA complaint #10173207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,000 milesJacksonville, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON CHANGING BOTH THE FUEL FILTER AND THE OIL FILTER, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10172567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, MO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RECALLS FOR 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. *TS
NHTSA complaint #10147556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesLouisville, KY
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY, THEN HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NOISE IN COLUMN SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE WIRES FLOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #10120664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesLouisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY, THEN HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NOISE IN COLUMN SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE WIRES FLOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #10120664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesLouisville, KY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY, THEN HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NOISE IN COLUMN SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE WIRES FLOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #10120664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesLouisville, KY
STEERING
AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY, THEN HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NOISE IN COLUMN SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE WIRES FLOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #10120664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN HER 1993 FORD AEROSTAR IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED FOUR TIMES. NONE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED LIFE THREATENING INJURIES INCLUDING A BROKEN BONE IN HER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10113755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesOmaha, NE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY SHORTING OUT. I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM 2 OR MORE TIMES PER YEAR. I USE LONG-LIFE BULBS, BUT THEY CONTINUALLY GO OUT. I SEE MANY OTHER AEROSTAR VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR SITUATION. WHILE THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, UNLESS I CONSTANTLY CHECK THE LIGHTS, I MAY BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND/OR TICKET DUE TO THIS DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10112157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesSapulpa, OKFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V029000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EDGE OF THE HOOD. AFTER HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A SMALL FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #10109761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesWest Valley City, UT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS SWITCH BURNED OUT TWICE. THE CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH KEPT BURNING. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10104971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,400 milesPasadena, CACrash
STEERING:COLUMN
WHILE TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP ON MY AEROSTAR FORD '93 THAT CAUSED ME TO TURN OVER TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE OPPOSITE LANE AND HIT A CAR. I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL AS IT LOCKS UP. AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FINE AND 2 MECHANICS THAT I BROUGHT IT TO CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10098011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zelienople, PA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED BECAUSE NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT AND INNER TIE ROD WERE WORN.
NHTSA complaint #10095474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zelienople, PA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
THE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED BECAUSE NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT AND INNER TIE ROD WERE WORN.
NHTSA complaint #10095474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesRichmond, VAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL SHORT 99V029000 RECALL. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CONFLICTING INFORMATION. THEY TOLD CONSUMER BY PHONE THAT THE VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ,AND THEN SENT A LETTER INDICATING THAT THE VIN NUMBER WASN'T INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #10087331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsport, TN
TIRES
I BOUGHT 4-TIRES AT SEAR IN KINGSPORT TENNESSEE IN FEBRUARY 2004 AND NOTICED THAT ALL 4-TIRES HAD BAD PLACES ON THE TIRES ,TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK THEY SAID IT WAS THE BELTS BROKE IN THEM BUT IT WAS OKAY TO DRIVE .I ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THESE TIRES BECAUSE I EAS GOING ON VACATION AND IT NEEDED TO BE DONE NOW.THEN THEY SAY THE TIRES ARE LIKE THAT ,SO I CHECKED THE TIRES ON THE WALL THERE AND THERE WASNT A TIRE THERE LIKE MINE WITH THESE PLACES ON THEM. ALKL THE WAY TO THE BEACH THE VAN SHOOK BECAUSE THEY SAID THESE TIRES WERE OK,SEARS LOGO IS SATISFACTIONED GUARANTEED RIGHT. IF ONE OF MY KIDS OR FAMILY GETS HURT BECAUSE OF THESE TIRES SEARS WILL BE IN A LAWSUIT OVER 4- TIRES THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF ASKING ANY QUESTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #10074572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesFranklin, WI
TIRES
THE VEHICLE'S REAR TIRES HAVE PRODUCED A LARGE BUBBLE ON IT. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10074412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RYE, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SWITCH DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN YOU TAKE THE KEY OUT SWITCH IS STILL ON. HAS TO BE JIGGLED ABOUT TO BE SURE IT IS TURNED OFF. HAS BEEN ON AND LIGHTS INSIDE HAVE RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO WHEN DRIVING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OR THE CHECK OIL LIGHT STAYS ON AND YOU CAN HEAR NOISES IN DASH. THEY SOUND LIKE CLICKING NOISES. WANT TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS ON MY VAN. I PURCASED IT USED AND LOVE IT EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU NOVEEN MCGEE
NHTSA complaint #10069342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, WV
STRUCTURE
ELECTRONIC DASH READOUT CANNOT BE SEEN WHEN SUNLIGHT ENTERS THE CAR AT NUMEROUS ANGLES. *LA
NHTSA complaint #10061152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.