Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkages
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 DEAL…
Read full complaint
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 ODI #10239623
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages
CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL BE TO COSTLY TO FIX PROBLEM. REQUIRED REMOVING THE ENTIRE REAR DOOR TO FIX THE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND SINCE THE MILEAGE IN ACCESS OF 65000, I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SCAPE USING THE REAR DOOR. *…
Read full complaint
CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL BE TO COSTLY TO FIX PROBLEM. REQUIRED REMOVING THE ENTIRE REAR DOOR TO FIX THE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND SINCE THE MILEAGE IN ACCESS OF 65000, I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SCAPE USING THE REAR DOOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #740440
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 1999
Latches/locks/linkages
THE PIN IN LATCH MECHANISM FOR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE . DOOR WILL NOT OPEN , COMPLETLY STUCK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #840532
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 1998
Latches/locks/linkages
CONSUMER'S HAND WAS JAMMED IN THE SLIDING DOOR. DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN. DOOR WAS FORCED OPEN ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO REMOVE HAND. BECOME UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE DOOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #826855
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1998
Latches/locks/linkagesCrash
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HOOD UNLATCHED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE HOOD TO BREAK WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER SKIDDED AND WAS REARENDED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #823682
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 1996
Latches/locks/linkagesVisibility
FAILURE OF THE SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #800645
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 1995
Latches/locks/linkages
SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAN BE EASILY BE OPEN BY TWO YEAR OLD. TT
NHTSA ODI #962403
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 1995
Latches/locks/linkagesPower TrainSeats
THE RECLINER MECHANISM BROKE CAUSING THE SEAT TO STAY IN THE RECLINE POSITION, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. (THIS INCLUDES ALL 1992 AWD AEROSTARS NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN SAFETY RECALL 97V-204/97S83). 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
5
PE02076 · Luggage Compartment Door Drops Abruptly
Opened Oct 10, 2002 · Closed Mar 10, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
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.
PE99035 · Front Brake Hose
Opened May 12, 1999 · Closed Sep 23, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALLEGED THAT A FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURES OR FAILS AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE BRASS FITTING
EA99002 · Transfer Cases And Rear Drive Shaft
Opened Jan 7, 1999 · Closed Nov 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
RQ98012 · Transfer Cases And Rear Driveshaft
Opened Jul 31, 1998 · Closed Jan 7, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
There is no summary currently available
RQ97015 · Parking Pawl
Opened Oct 29, 1997 · Closed Apr 1, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARKING PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OF GEAR UNINTENTIONALLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ROLLING INADVERTENTLY
1992 Ford Aerostar Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration