1990 Ford Aerostar electrical problems

56 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 56
of this car's complaints: 29%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition: switch
21
Ignition
11
Alternator/generator/regulator
9
Wiring: interior/under dash
4
Wiring: front underhood
4
Wiring
3
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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175k-200k

200k+

Ford Aerostar electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 28

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported April 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details

What 1990 Ford Aerostar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Body, Brakes · MD

Braking system -- master cylinder

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 12,000 miles · GA

The vehicle is experiencing the failures described in the master cylinder pistons recall 89v223000. In addition, the ABS light comes on. Also, the vehicle is experiencing the failure described in the ignition switch recall 96v071000 but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Electrical · CA · fire

While driving and without warning there was a strong burning rubber smell due to a fire in alternator system. This was the second aerostar star vehicle that had this problem.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Electrical · VA

Electrical system shutdown without prior warning. There is a sign burning plastic. Recall number 96g07100. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Electrical · NY · fire

Vehicle fire related to recall component failure (96v‑071), prior to recall notification and repair. Yh

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Electrical · NY · fire

Vehicle started on fire while my wife was shopping in a toy store. Strange electrical problems were reported to towne ford orchard park ny 3 days prior. They said problems were not related to the ignition switch recall

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Electrical · TX

Consumer inserted the key into ignition and smoke started coming from the switch. Consumer turned ignition off, and no fire was started. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Electrical · MA · fire

Parked for 12 hours prior to fire at 3:50 am.

Filed Aug 30, 1999 · Electrical · MS · fire

Vehicle experienced possible recall component failure prior to notice which caused vehicle fire (96v‑071). Mjs

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Electrical · OK · fire

Repairs done under recall #96v071000 & now problem of fire has occurred. Believes the ignition was replaced with a faulty part. No charge going through even with ignition off. The battery would always run down.

Questions about the 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical

Does the 1990 Ford Aerostar have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the electrical of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Aerostar have the most electrical problems?

The Ford Aerostar model years with the most electrical complaints are 1993 (99 complaints), 1994 (69 complaints) and 1991 (67 complaints).