The defective rear ABS braking system malfuctions, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid, almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN#.
1991 Ford Aerostar: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 223 complaints about the 1991 Ford Aerostar describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Got in vehicle, put vehicle in drive, accelerator went to floor & stuck, vehicle took off, steering went back/forth, grabbed steering wheel to keep straight, stood on brakes (ABS), hit wall & a vehicle, went airborne, ended up on median w/8 lane traffic.
Failure on the ABS brakes loss the of the braking system.
Abs system failure, total loss of braking ability. Tt
W/rear ABS brakes; master cylinder failed while braking 40 MPH w/pedal going to floor. Part on national back order. Please describe details. Tt
Abs: steering wheel/whole front end shakes while braking; rotors warp prematurely. Tt
Short in master cylinder wiring, causing brake/ABS warning lights to stay on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- This bulletin contains service tips when servicing any brake related roughness / pull concerns
- Brakes - brake service - service tips
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Aerostar abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Ford Aerostar?
7 of 223 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Aerostar (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Aerostar?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Aerostar
Fire or smoke 33Sudden acceleration 10Brake failure 7Transmission failure 5
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