1993 Ford Aerostar engine problems

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Engine · 146,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated upon changing both the fuel filter and the oil filter, the vehicle made a knocking noise while driving 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop who was unable to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Engine · OR

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Engine · WA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing coolant fluid to leak. Dealer notified. Ph

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NJ · fire

Vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, could have been an electrical system wiring short. *ak

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Body, Engine · UT

Two radiator replacements within 11,000 miles due to leakages around seal. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak also the rear door lock was inoperative, the door lock actuator was replaced.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine · CA · fire

Van caught on fire in the engine and dash area and burned up. Van was parked and engine off when fire happened.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Engine · MI

Was traveling about 10mph on a side street making a turn and vehicle just shut off without prior warning. Consumer had to have vehicle towed, and will contact dealership. He cannot get it started.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak the vehicle had starting problems. The transmission failed. The A/C failed. Relay starter motor failed. The heater core failed. Power steering was inoperative. Tie rods on both tires failed. Water pump failed.

Filed Oct 30, 1999 · Engine · FL

Engine has rough idle! Ignition system ok! ??

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Engine · CA

The van idles very rough of stalls. While stopped (in gear) it will surge forward even with the brakes on. While accellerating from a stopped position it will go then sputter and jerk. While traveling at any speed, it will suddenly jerk as though the transmission is failing. Each time we have had the problem, ford has covered it under the warranty. We are out of warranty now but feel this is a defect that ford should take care of. They first told me they could do nothing. My father-in-law saw a program about aerostar vans having a problem with the same symptoms as ours and the group that was reporting this was trying to get ford to recall the vehicles. My father-in-law did not get the name of the group or the problem but told us about it. I told ford about this but they said they know nothing. I have since talked to ford again and they said they might pay for a portion of the repair but that I have to take it in and they will decide after that if and how much they will contribute. This problem is not a worn parts problem. It is a defect that creates an unsafe condition. Each time they have replaced the part, the van runs great for about a year to two years. Then the identicle situation recurrs. Please advise me on what to do. Thank you.