Ignition switch and wiring failed several times causing electrical and starter problems due to spring in the ignition switch sticking, fails in hot humid weather conditions. Mjs
1993 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints
Page 3 of 4: complaints 41 to 70 of 99, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Received recall notice 99v029000 in mail & contacted dealer. Had repairs done. Had to take vehicle back at least 5 times. Mechanic had unhooked wires due to check engine light kept coming on. Started having other electrical problems after ignition switch was repaired (head lamp, dashboard, dome light & windows).
Vehicle is denied recall work due to lack of parts (99v‑029). Mjs
After campaign 99v029000 was completed, I still had major electrical issues, including: the turn signals not working, interior light anomolies and bogus ABS brake system warnings from the dashboard lights. I replaced the ignition switch, the issues no longer happened. I took the old switch apart, it did have the issues described in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v029000. I feel the campaign was not completed correctly on my vehicle or there is a deeper issue with the ignition switch.
Vehicle fire due to defective wiring harness which burned up. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, and smoke came from steering column at ignition switch.
Instrument panel does not light up while the headlignts are on in the daytime, making it impossible for occupant to read the instument panel. The instument panel green LED illumination is insufficient to read gauges or speedometer.
Vehicle would overheat due to electrical wiring problems when driving for a while. Consumer taking vehicle to dealership.
Key switch recall speedometer/transmisson overdrive/radio not working called ford and was told ignition switch recall caused this to happen .took van in problem was not fixed and was told we did not talk toanyone at ford also talked to dealership with no help talked to a tech. He said it would cause the problem s we are having.
No parts available to remedy recall probelm. Recall number 99v029000. Please give any further details.
Recall 99v029000 ford/ignition switch electrical short: owner not able to get an appointment until july to correct recall problem. Owner received recall notice in march(1999).
Jumper wire in harness failed, recall component however dealer denied recall repair - (99v‑029).
Alternator failed.
Driver's window was rolled down, driver smelled smoke and saw out corner of eye, smoke. Turned and looked down where switch was and saw flames in the door area. Parked vehicle and cut ignition off. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. Problem has not reoccurred. Provide further information.
Ignition module shorted out, causing wiring to burn.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
No parts available for recall repair. Campaign# 99s02
Power windows do not go down properly. I have to manually push them down in order to open them. This started just after the car warranty expired. In november of 1998, I was unable to start my car. I lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. I had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. I had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. I would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
Recall 99s02. While driving door and steering column caught on fire. Fire department put fire out. Recall notice was received one year later. Vehicle was totalled.
To whom it may concern : I have had my vehicle repaired by jack demmer ford at a cost of $3600.00 due to multiple electrical problems. All harnesses were replaced. I have the old ones which I can make available to you . The burn marks in the middle of the harness away from any connectors suggests a serious problem which seems like the same type of problem you just investigated ford about.
Consumer experienced short in ignition switch. Notified dealer/manufacturer, and was informed that vehicle was not under a recall. But the federal safety agency does show a recall 99v‑029. 000. *ak
Expperiencing problem with ignition switch. Entire switch would turn around or intermittently unable to get key out of switch. Dealer notified.
Ignition switch shorted causing the switch to fail. Also it caused wiring to overheat to ground. Contact john at the above listed information for more details. We have the ignition switch and associated wiring harness.
Ignition switch fails frequently, unable to remove key. Switch also jams in start position.
Consumer put the key in the ignition, turned the key to the start position and vehicle blew up instantly without any warning. Dealer was contacted.
Electric window switch on left side, and wire harness plug burned out and melted each item.
High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.
While driving the vehicle had a electrical fire that started by the steering column and into the dash.
The airbag system malfunctioned, causing the SRS light to intermittently to come on and off. Cruise control and horn is inoperative which can cause unexpected deployment and no use of the horn. Dealer said it needs a clock spring.
Ignition switch and the wiring system burned and shorted out. Manufacturer contacted.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1993 Ford Aerostar?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history