Ford Aerostar years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Aerostar stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Aerostar years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Aerostar complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Aerostar problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical418
- Transmission317
- Brakes244
- Airbags135
- Engine121
- Acceleration107
- Fuel system89
- Steering84
- Body78
- Visibility55
- Tires53
- Suspension53
Most reported problems on the Ford Aerostar
Ford Aerostar problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 6 | Transmission | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | - | 7 | Transmission | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1998 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | - | 62 | Electrical | 99,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1996 | - | 104 | Wheels | 124,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 1995 | - | 157 | Electrical | 148,000 | 5 | 16 | |
| 1994 | - | 257 | Electrical | 109,089 | 3 | 22 | |
| 1993 | - | 373 | Electrical | 146,000 | 2 | 37 | |
| 1992 | - | 316 | Transmission | 150,000 | 3 | 29 | |
| 1991 | - | 223 | Electrical | 3 | 23 | ||
| 1990 | - | 195 | Electrical | 142,143 | 6 | 24 |
Recalls 15
Questions about the Ford Aerostar
What years of the Ford Aerostar should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Aerostar has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Aerostar?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Aerostar?
Electrical, with 418 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (317) and brakes (244).
How many recalls does the Ford Aerostar have?
15 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 1990 model year has the most, with 6.
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