1995 FORD Aerostar Problems

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

34 complaints

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 PUMP CAUSED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V028000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: FRONT UNDER HOOD). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.

Oct 22, 2007

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

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 WILL NOT HELP HER FOR FREE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK *NM

Oct 06, 2005

THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH BOARD CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM

Feb 25, 2005

Fire: 1

CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE VEHICLE RECALL 99V029000 REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT GIVING THE CONSUMER EXCUSES WHY THEY COULD NOT FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 24, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FLAMES, BUT THE PANEL KEPT SMOKING. THE GROUND WIRE TO THE POWER WINDOWS HAD TO BE CUT TO STOP THE PANEL FROM SMOKING. *JB THE BURNED SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED ON THE LEFT SIDE DOOR. *SCC

Apr 30, 2003

Fire: 1

+ 29 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

22 complaints

TRANSMISSION/GEARS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THE COST FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION THAT FAILED AGAIN WAS PAID BY THE CONSUMER. *YH

Jan 23, 2001

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES.VEHICLE STALLED IN MIDDLE & WHEN GOING IN REVERSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER JUST REBUILDS TRANSMISSION, NOT KNOWING IF PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Dec 07, 2000

CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT TRANSMISSION HAD A DESIGN FLAW. THEY HAD TO ALTER THE ORIGINAL DESIGN TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. OPENING TO TRANSMISSION PUMP WAS TOO SMALL, ALLOWING THE PUMP TO BECOME CLOGGED UP. IT BUILT PRESURE TO BLOW THE FRONT SEAL. *AK

Jun 06, 2000

CONTINUAL LOSS OF TORQUE OVER LAST SEVEN MONTHS. DEALER HAS ALWAYS SAID IT WAS THE SMALL ENGINE UNTIL ON 5-1-00 IT REFUSED TO TAKE OFF WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND HAD A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. LEAK LATER STOPPED AND A CHECK OF THE FLUID LEVEL SHOWED IT TO BE NORMAL. RON CLARK FORD CHECKED IT OUT TODAY AND SAID THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS WORN OUT AND ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT AT $2,800 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. IT WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION THAT EACH TIME WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR A CHECK FOR THE SYMPTOM THAT LEAD TO THIS FAILURE WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG. *AK

May 04, 2000

FORD REFUNDED US $1000.00 FOR 1 TRANSMISSION, THE FIRST ONE WAS STILL ON WARRANTY, THE MOST RECENT TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURED AT 55 MILES PER HOUR AND IT WAS THE TOURQUE CONVERTER THAT BLEW IN THIS CASE. *AK

Apr 10, 2000

Fire: 1

+ 17 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

14 complaints

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING TOO FAST. AFTER 2 YEARS BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Aug 03, 2001

SCARED TO BUY ANOTHER FORD AEROSTAR

Sep 16, 1999

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCK UP WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE PEDAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 15, 1999

EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING SYSTEM; WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED THE FRONT END WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE MATERIAL USED IN THE PADS IS CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE, AND HAS NOT FOUND A CORRECTION TO THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 07, 1999

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE TO A STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 11, 1998

+ 9 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

9 complaints

OUR VAN WAS THE FIRST VEHICLE HIT IN A FOUR CAR PILE UP. OUR VAN AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN STRUCK. OUR VAN SUSTAINED SUBSTANCIAL ENOUGH DAMAGE BOTH IN FRONT AND BEHIND TO TOTAL IT. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED SO I'M HAVING TO RECEIVE SOME PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR NECK INJURIES. I WONDER IF MY AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED WOULD I HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH THESE DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AND THERAPY. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? DT

Nov 16, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE AT 27 MPH AND THE FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 23, 2002

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING 40MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE FRONT CORNER DRIVER'S SIDE. IT BENT THE FRAME, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 23, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH & HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. SOME MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE DECLARED TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Apr 24, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVR'S AIR BAG DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Oct 11, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 4 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

9 complaints

SEVERE SHIMMY OF FRONT END. REPLACE BUSHINGS AND SHOCKS STILL THERE. DEALERS AND SERVICE SHOPS UNABLE TO CONFIRM COMPLAINT. FRIENDS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM. DT

Nov 04, 2002

WHILE HAVING WINDSHIELD REPLACED, THE PINCH WELD HAD CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER PREPARATION DURING PREVIOUS INSTALLATION. *YH

Jan 17, 2002

WHILE HAVING WINDSHIELD REPLACED, THE PINCH WELD HAD CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER PREPARATION DURING PREVIOUS INSTALLATION. *YH

Jan 17, 2002

THE BOLT THAT GOES INTO THE PEWTER METAL HOLDING THE THERMOSTAT. WHEN PEWTER METAL GETS HOT, THE BOLTS GET HOT ALSO & THEY BREAK OFF. WOULD HAVE TO BE DRILLED OUT FIRST TO GET NEW THERMOSTAT PUT IN. *AK

Jul 26, 1999

WHILE DRIVING POWER WINDOW DOOR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAN NOTICED THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING & SMOKE PRIOR TO FLAMES. PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE & POURED TEA ON THE FIRE TO PUT IT OUT. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT. *AK

Jul 22, 1999

Fire: 1

+ 4 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

8 complaints

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE OFFICE PARKING LOT. SUDDENLY A CUSTOMER NOTIFIED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURE WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMER FOR INSPECTION. *NM *NM

Mar 30, 2005

Fire: 1

BLACK EXHAUST/SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM REAR END OF VAN DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 05, 2002

VEHICLE OVERHEATED/ STALLED DUE TO BLOWEN HEADGASKETS. DEALER WAS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 27, 2001

FAILED HEAD GASKET IN 1997 COVERED BY FORD. BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED THIS MONTH, AFTER ADDING 50000 MILES, AND FORD WILL NOT DISCUSS REPAIRS. 3.8 L ENGINES IN SOME OTHER MODELS ARE COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE FORD HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECT IN THE GASKETS BUT WILL NOT CONSIDER MINE. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE IN ONLY 3 YEARS, 50000 MILES. *AK

Jun 28, 2000

VAN JUST CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. *AK

Aug 19, 1999

+ 3 more complaints for this component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

8 complaints

SLIDING DOOR WILL EITHER NOT LATCH AT ALL OR IT WILL STAY CLOSED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN IT .

May 28, 2003

SLIDING DOOR LATCH BROKE WITH DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION, OCCUPANTS IN REAR SEATS WERE UNABLE TO EASILY EXIT VEHICLE. NLM

Jan 03, 2001

THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND LATCH PROPERLY BECAUSE THE SIDE-TRACK DOOR-GUIDE IS MISALIGNED OR WEAK, CAUSING IT TO CRACK AND BREAK AT THE POINT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE VEHICLE BODY BEHIND THE STRIKER PIN. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO SAG SLIGHTLY, THUS PREVENTING PROPER LATCHING. ALSO, WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR-AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND SOMETIMES MAKES A LOUD GRATING SOUND BEHIND THE DASH RATHER THAN THE CHIME SOUND IT IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE. A FEW TIMES, WHILE THE DOOR-AJAR LIGHT WAS BUZZING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AS WELL. THE TURN-SIGNALS, FAN, RADIO, WIPERS. ETC., ALL FROZE UP AND WOULD NOT WORK, AS WELL AS THE IGNITION. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND RESTART THE VAN TO GET EVERYTHING TO WORK AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY, THIS ELECTRICAL FAILURE IS RELATED TO THE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNTION, SINCE IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE THE DOOR-AJAR LIGHT WAS FLASHING. WE HAD REPAIRS DONE AT OUR FORD DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO RECUR, SO THE DEALER CAN NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THESE DAGEROUS MALFUNCTIONS. *AK

May 09, 2000

HAD HATCHBACK LATCH REPAIRED BEFORE GOING ON VACATION-THEN WHILE ON VACATION THE LATCH GOT TO THE POINT WHERE THE FAMILY COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. *AK

Aug 11, 1999

SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE WITH DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN. *MJS

Apr 14, 1999

+ 3 more complaints for this component

TIRES

7 complaints

AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 AM 6/23/06, I WAS DRIVING FROM ALBANY, TX TO DALLAS, TX ON HIGHWAY 180... AND THE TREAD ON MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS A BRIDGESTONE TURANZA. I WAS DOING BETWEEN 70 AND 75 AT THE TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO REDUCE SPEED TO ABOUT 25. INTERESTINGLY, THE REMAINING TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. IT WAS STILL INFLATED WHEN I CAME TO A HALT. THE TREAD TORE OFF PART OF MY REAR BUMPER AND MARKED UP THE REAR SIDE PANEL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN MANY PICTURES OF THE TIRE AND OF THE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIRE OF A 4 TIRE SET THAT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS. THE FIRST TWO DEVELOPED RIDGES IN THE TREAD. I REPLACED THEM LAST AUGUST. THE REAR TIRES AT THE TIME SEEMED FINE. NOW, TEN MONTHS LATER... HERE I AM ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TREAD SEPARATES. I COULD HAVE EASILY DIED OR BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. IF THERE HAD BEEN TRAFFIC AT THE TIME... THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT AS MY VEHICLE WAS ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY UNTIL THE SPEED WAS REDUCED AND CONTROL COULD BE REGAINED. *JB

Jun 24, 2006

BLOW OUT AND TREAD SEPERATION ON A BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A (P215/70SR14 96S M+S) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPROX 34,000 MILES ON THE TIRE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH SOUTH ON THE SAWGRASS EXPRESSWAY (SUNRISE, FL) BETWEEN MILE MARKER 4 AND 5, MY RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A POPING SOUND AND WENT FLAT ALMOST IMMEDIATLY (3 TO 4 SECONDS). I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE SHOWED ABOUT A 4 TO 6 INCH TREAD SEPERATION. AFTER AAA REMOVED THE TIRE, THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE SHOWED ALMOST COMPLETE TREAD SEPERATION (IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE HAD EXPLODED). THE SIDEWALLS APPEAR TO HAVE FAILED AS WELL. I HAD HAD THE TIRES CHECKED ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR AFTER HAVING A NAIL REMOVED AND PATCHED ON THE LEFT FRONT. INFLATION WAS NORMAL. THE TEMERATURE WAS ABOUT 68 DEGREES AND I HAD BEEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 34,000 MILES OF WEAR ON THEM. THEY WERE REGULARLY ROTATED AND INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE IS A 1995 FORD AREOSTAR XLT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO KEEP THE TIRE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO TAKE 13 DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE FRONT, BACK AND TREAD OF THE TIRE. I WILL MAKE THEM AVAILABLE AT YOUR REQUEST (CD-ROM OR ELECTRONICALY).

Jan 21, 2003

TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH HAS A WARRANTY ON THE TIRE OF 80,000 MILES AND ONLY 35,000 MILES WERE PUT ON THE TIRES BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. THE STEEL RADIAL TORE THE BUMPER OFF OF THE VAN, THANKFULLY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK THE TIRE TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER HE WANTED TO SEE THE TREAD FROM THE TIRE SO THAT THEY COULD DETERMINE HOW MUCH TREAD WAS LEFT, BUT THE TREAD FLEW OFF (COMPLETELY SEPARATED) ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE DID NOT GO BACK TO RETRIEVE IT AS IT WOULD ENDANGER OUR LIVES TO BE ON THE INTERSTATE AFOOT. THE FIRESTONE STORE DID REPLACE THE TIRE BUT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO TREAD I HAD TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE TIRE AND THEY DID NOT OFFER TO HAVE THE BUMPER REPLACED (IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT). I HAD TO HAVE THE TIRE SO I PAID FOR IT AND FEEL THAT FIRESTONE SHOULD HAVE REPLACED IT FREE OF CHARGE AND SHOULD ALSO HAVE REPLACED THE BUMPER. WHAT BOTHERS ME MOST IS THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY TIRES BEING RECALLED, BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN THE AFFINITY ON THE RECALL LIST BUT IT DID THE SAME THING THAT THE WILDERNESS TIRES HAVE DONE. ARE THERE OTHER TIRES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL THAT FIRESTONE DOESN'T WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW ABOUT? PLEASE ADVISE. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE, RITA CANTRELL( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Sep 21, 2000

PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRES AT FIRESTONE DEALER 4 TIRES SIZE P205 75 R14 FORD RECOMENDED SIZE IS P215 70R 14SL. I THINK THE REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE NOT THE RIGHT SIZE FOR MY VEHICLE. PLEASE VERIFY AND OFFER OPTIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20575R14 )

Sep 09, 2000

+ 2 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

7 complaints

SLIDING DOOR INSIDE PANEL HAD LOOSE SCREWS. THIS CAUSED THE PANEL TO DEPRESS THE LOCK SWITCH. IT WOULD JAM & COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. COULD OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITH REMOTE CONTROL. SCREWS FOR THE PANEL WERE REPLACED BY OWNER. HAD NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK PANEL. *AK

Jun 20, 2000

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, DOOR GUIDE IS MISALIGNED OR WEAK CAUSING IT TO CRACK AND BREAK. *MJS

May 17, 2000

THE REAR CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE SAGS DOWN ABOUT 1 INCH OR MORE, CAUSING THE STEEL BOLT TO REST ON THE STEEL FRAME. THE ORIGINAL SUPPORT BAR FAILED ALONG WITH 2 REPLACEMENT BARS. THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AGAIN. THE REPLACED PART DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT PART # FMCF09Z6A023C. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND IT CAN NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE TRANSFER CASE, THE SOFT RUBBER GROMETS ON EACH SIDE WILL SAG UNTIL THE STEEL BOLT RESTS ON THE STEEL SUPPORT. *SLC

Sep 29, 1998

SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY DUE TO FAILURE OF THE DOOR TRACK.

Mar 03, 1998

DOOR AJAR WARNING BUZZER INOPERATIVE. *AW

Jan 11, 1996

+ 2 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 complaints

PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS CRACKING AT THE TOP WHICH IS CAUSING A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK, AND POSSIBLE HAZARD. FUEL TANK MUST BE KEPT AT HALF LEVEL, BUT IT DOES NOT STOP FUMES FROM ENTERING COMPARTMENT. *AK *YH

Aug 21, 2002

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE SPUTTERED A FEW TIMES, THEN STALLED. WOULD NOT START AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. WANTED TO REPLACE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. CONSUMER THEN REPAIRED VEHICLE HIMSELF, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD FAILED AND FLOODED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH FUEL. *AK *JB

Aug 07, 2001

THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES IN THE VAN. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE CURRENT SITUATION, AND STATED TO CONSUMER THAT FUEL LINE COULD NOT BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Aug 04, 1998

WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, THE ENGINE TURNS OVER, BUT THE VAN WILL NOT START UNTIL IT SITS FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT $800.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. OWNER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE FINDINGS, AND CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHEN FILLING THE TANK. *AK

Jun 22, 1998

AFTER FUELING, THE ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START. OWNER WAITS 7 TO 10 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE STARTS. VEHICLE RUNS NORMAL UNTIL A FUEL STOP. IF THE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING WHILE FUELING, THEN THERE'S NO PROBLEM.

Jun 22, 1998

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SEAT BELTS

5 complaints

WENT TO INSTALL CAR SEAT IN THREE ROW, PASSENGER SIDE AND THE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED. IT WILL NOT STAY BUCKLED AT ALL. WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE US OVER $100 FOR BUCKLE AND AN HOURS WORTH OF LABOR. WE ARE DUE IN 2 WEEKS WITH THIRD CHILD AND THAT IS THE ONLY SPOT LEFT IN THE VAN THAT THE CAR SEAT FITS IN. *NM

Jul 09, 2006

BOTH SHOULDER SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT OF THIS 1995 AEROSTAR MINI VAN STOPPED WORKING THIS WEEK, ONE SEAT BELT HAS NO HOLD MEANING YOU CAN PULL IT ALL THE WAY OUT OF THE PANEL AND IT DOES NOT GRAB AND SECURE MY CHILD, THE OTHER SEAT BELT WONT COME OUT OF THE HOLDER AT ALL, SO IT IS USELESS AS WELL. THIS VAN HAS CHILD SAFETY SEATS BUILT IN READY ACCESSABLE IN THE MIDDLE SEAT, BUT MY 12 YEAR OLD AND MY 9 YEAR OLD ARE TOO BIG FOR THEM SO THEY MUST HAVE THE SEAT BELTS TO WORK PROPERLY AND THEY BOTH STOPPED WORKING THIS WEEK, I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE APPX A YEAR AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WEEK. MY VAN IS IN EXCCELLENT CONDITION, WITH ONE MINOR SCRATCH ON THE SLIDING DOOR, I DID A LEMON CHECK AND FOUND NOTHING, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE ACCESSORY POWER CIRCUIT. I THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND HELP. DAWN DOWLING [email protected]. *AK

Nov 03, 2000

VAN WAS TOTAL LOSS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELTS ALSO CAME UNLATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 04, 1995

Crash: 1

DURING INSTALLATION OF CARPETING, CUTOUTS PARTIALLY COVERED HOLES AND BOLT WAS FORCED INTO HOLE WITH EDGE OF CARPET, CAUSING CROSS-THREADING. *AK

Jun 19, 1995

THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN THE THIRD ROW GOT STUCK AND A CHILD HAD TO FORCED OUT OF IT. TT

May 19, 1995

SEATS

5 complaints

A BOLT WHICH HOLDS BACK REST HAS SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED SEAT TO COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOIRMATION.*AK

May 20, 2002

HAD ADJUSTED SEATBACK WITH LEVER, BUT WHEN RESTING AGAINST IT, IT WOULD MAKE A CLICKING NOISE AND JUMP OUT POSITION. THIS CAUSES PROBLEM WITH VISIBILITY. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD SEAT REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 04, 2002

AFTER PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS PUSHED ATTACHING BOLTS WERE BROKEN WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING OF DEFECT. DEALER REFUSED TO WORK ON PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 13, 2001

I WAS PARKED WAITING FOR A RIDER TO GET IN THE VEHILCE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED BACK( SEAT BELT WAS ON). THANK GOD I WAS NOT DRIVING AS IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE SEAT THE HOLDING BOLT SHEARED OFF WITH PART OF THE BOLT STIOO IN THE SEAT HINGE BRACKET. THERE ARE TWO BOLTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE AND 1 BOLT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE BOTTOM BOLTS ON EITHER SIDE ALLOW THE SEAT TO PIVOT (FORWARD OR BACKWARD). THE TOP BOLT (SINGLE) IS THE ONLY BLOT TO HOLD THE SEAT FROM SNAPPING BACK AND THIS IS THE ONE THAT SHEARED OFF UNEXPECTEDLY..

Aug 02, 1999

HEIGHT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT ALONG WITH PANELS BETWEEN FRONT AND MIDDLE SEATS, CAUSE BLIND SPOTS/POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

May 23, 1995

STEERING

5 complaints

HAVING BEEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE BREAK IN THE LOWER ARM DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT A HIGHER SPEED THE VAN COULD HAVE ROLLED VERY EASY. KNOW ING NOW THAT YOU HAD A REPORT ON THE RIVETS POPING, I FEEL MY LIFE WAS PUT IN DANGER ALONG WITH MY SON'S KNOWING THAT NOTHING ELSE BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF AEROSTAR OWNERS. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTACT ME OR TONY MENDEZ THAT HAS WORKED ON THE VAN . I FEEL THAT THERE HAS BEEN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS BUT NO ONE KNEW WHY. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT MUST BE FIXED AS MOST PEOPLE THAT OWN VANS HAVE CHILDREN. THANK YOU

Aug 22, 2000

IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER CAME OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED A ROD WAS MISSING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. DEALER STILL HAS THE VEHICLE AND IS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Nov 23, 1998

FLUID LEAK CAUSED POWER STEERING PRESSURE.

Mar 11, 1998

WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE WHEEL WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN UP WHEN COMING OUT OF THE TURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 15, 1996

STEERING WHEEL CLICKS. *SD

Aug 25, 1995

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT 40MPH, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN REVERSE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT EXAMINE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *TT

Nov 30, 2001

WHILE THE FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER, AND DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. ALSO PROBLEM WITH CLOSING THE SLIDING DOOR. *AK

Apr 07, 1999

Crash: 1

ACCELERATOR CABLE DEFECTIVE.

Apr 17, 1997

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

A BUSHING BREAKS CAUSING THE TIRE RUBBS AGAINST THE INNER BODY. *AK

Aug 06, 2001

A BUSHING BREAKS CAUSING THE TIRE RUBBS AGAINST THE INNER BODY. *AK

Aug 06, 2001

STRESS CRACKS AROUND UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. WHEN UPPER/ LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAIL, THE DOOR MAY COME OFF. *AK

Jan 22, 2000

REAR SUSPENSION FAILED. *DH

Jul 11, 1996

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON. USE TO ONLY HAPPEN WHILE ON HIGH BEAM. BUT IS NOW DOING IT ON LOW BEAM. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD I HAVE OWNED TO DO THIS.*AK

Apr 01, 2004

THE ONLY TIME I NEEDED TO USE THE FOUR- WAY FLASHERS AND THE COMPONENT FAILED. IN ADDITION, I HAD NO TURN SIGNALS AND REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK

Jun 04, 1999

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF TO 2 HOURS, THE HEADLIGHTS GO COMPLETELY OUT. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, THEY COME BACK ON. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 1999

WHEELS

3 complaints

REAR PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF OF 1995 FORD AEROSTAR EXT VAN. THE WHEEL INCLUDED THE REAR BRAKE DRUM AND BROKE THE AXLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY MEDIAN AT 60MPH.

Sep 25, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 4

WHILE DRIVING THE HUB W/THE TIRE AND WHEEL BOLTED ON IT CAME OFF THE SPINDEL AND ROLLED OVER. *AK

May 14, 1996

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING THE HUB W/THE TIRE AND WHEEL BOLTED ON IT CAME OFF THE SPINDEL AND ROLLED OVER. *AK

May 14, 1996

Crash: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF HIS VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO FLAKE OFF IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO LOCAL BODY SHOPS. THE TECHNICIANS AT BOTH SHOPS TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY SAW THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD VEHICLES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. *NM

Jun 18, 2002

RE: SAFETY RECALL 97S83 - DEALERSHIP IS NOT ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM REPAIR IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Sep 18, 1998

OIL GAUGE SHORTED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL. *AK

Sep 30, 1996

EQUIPMENT

3 complaints

CAR JACK FAILED.

Feb 11, 1998

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED.

Feb 11, 1998

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Feb 11, 1998

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD AEROSTAR. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL STRAP AND THE FUEL INLET WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

Sep 29, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL GAUGE BECOMES ERRATIC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALL THE GAUGES QUIT WORKING AND THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAIN DASH WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED AND BURNT. *YH

Apr 11, 2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED & THE BRAKE,TAIL,DASH & HEAD LTS GO OFF, SWITCH 1/2 IN WILL WORK. REPLACEMENT AFTER APPROX 1 YR IS DOING SAME.*AK

Jul 21, 2001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

ON OUR IGNITION KEY TURN THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN IT AND IT ROTATES ROUND AND ROUND. ON OUR SLIDING DOOR THE SCREWS KEEP FALLING OUT @ THE DOOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK AND IT ALWAYS SHOWS DOOR AJAR. I THINK THIS IS UNSAFE AND BOTH NEED A RECALL ON THEM. *AK

Jul 22, 2000

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I ALREADY SUBMITTED THIS FORM EARLIER TODAY, BUT I REALIZED I MADE SOME ERRORS ON THE FORM SO HERE IS AN UPDATED FORM WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION. AS I EXPLAINED ON THE FIRST FORM, THERE ARE TWO RELATED PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN OCCURRING WITH OUR FORD AEROSTAR MINI VAN. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE THE DOOR GUIDE-TRACK IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS BROKEN AT THE POINT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE VEHICLE BODY BEHIND THE LATCH STRIKE-PIN. WE HAD THIS REPAIRED IN DECEMBER OF 1998, BUT IT HAS BROKEN AGAIN ONLY 15 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHICH IS RELATED TO THE DOOR DEFECT, BECAUSE SOMETIMES WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR-AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND MAKES A TERRIBLE GRATING/BUZZING NOISE AND AT THE SAME T IME CAUSES ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO FAIL. THE TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, FAN , RADIO, ETC ALL FREEZE-UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE DRIVING, AND TWICE THE IGNITION FROZE AND I COULD NOT START THE VAN. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND RESTART IT TO GET EVERYTHING WORKING AGAIN. THESE ELECTRICAL FAILURES ARE CLEARLY LINKED TO THE SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE DOOR-AJAR LIGHT IS FLASHING AND MAKING THAT GRATING SOUND WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED. *AK

May 10, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

YOU CAN PULL THE KEY OUT AND THE VAN WILL STAY RUNNING. CRANK THE VAN AND ALL THE LIGHTS SUCH AS ABS BRAKE, AIRBAG, OIL, ECT. LIGHTS STAY ON AND YOU HAVE TO TURN THE VAN OFF AND THEN CRANK IT AGAIN AND THE LIGHTS USUALLY GO OFF. *AK

Dec 13, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF SUDDENLY AT 50MPH. WENT TO APLY BRAKES, BUT THEY DIDN'T WORK, AS RESULT, CONSUME R HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 31, 1999

Crash: 1

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

1. POWER STEERING BELT SHEARED OFF WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. 2. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH WHEN IT FISHTALED AND HIT A POLE HEAD-ON AND THEN CAR ON BUMPER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

May 05, 1999

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

VERY DISAPPOINTING VEHICLE! NP SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 29, 1999

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

VEHICLE BUCKING/STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TP SENSOR AND EXHAUST OXYGEN SENSOR.

Oct 23, 1998

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT END SHAKES. DEALERS HAS REPLACED BUSHINGS. ALSO POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jul 23, 1998

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

FUEL SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE

Mar 02, 1998

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND BRAKES FELL OUT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 18, 1996

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

NO ALARM FOR THE SIDE DOOR ENTRY. SIDE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED WITH A KEY. WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN SYSTEM IS INSTALLED SIDEWAYS--SHOULD BE FACING FORWARD.

Oct 24, 1996

4.4/5.0

103 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1995 FORD Aerostar, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1995 FORD Aerostar for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1995 FORD Aerostar 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1995 FORD Aerostar VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1995 FORD Aerostar Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1995 FORD Aerostar dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your FORD dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1995 FORD Aerostar have?

The 1995 FORD Aerostar currently has 173 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1995 FORD Aerostar?

The most common problems reported for the 1995 FORD Aerostar are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1995 FORD Aerostar problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1995 FORD Aerostar comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1995 FORD Aerostar?

You can report safety problems with your 1995 FORD Aerostar directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1995 FORD Aerostar VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1995 FORD Aerostar reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1995 FORD Aerostar. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.