1993 Ford Aerostar transmission problems

67 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 67
of this car's complaints: 18%
crashes: 5
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
20
Automatic transmission
17
Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
6
Driveline: driveshaft
6
Manual transmission
4
Axle assembly
4
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
3
Driveline: constant velocity joint
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Aerostar transmission problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Aerostar transmission

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

Transmission failure 7

Related recalls

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported November 13, 1997 · 75,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. Fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.

Recall number 97V204000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Transfer cases and rear drive shaftOpened January 7, 1999, closed November 14, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA99002

Transfer cases and rear driveshaftOpened July 31, 1998, closed January 7, 1999

There is no summary currently available

RQ98012

What 1993 Ford Aerostar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. While driving at approximately 80 MPH, there was a vibration coming from the driver side and there was fluid leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the transmission transfer case was fractured and fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

While driving vehicle lost control. Took vehicle to independent repair shop, and mechanic indicated that this vehicle was on recall concerning transfer case problem. Also, had brake system problem.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Transmission · OR

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning transmission will lock up. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Transmission · OH · crash · 1 injury

Told by mechanic that power train snapped and car drove out of control. Was unable to put the car in park or neutral. The car only stopped when mechanic turned the ignition key off.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Body, Transmission · 243,150 miles · GA · fire

They say "where there's smoke there's fire" so that's why I checked the fire button on the form. Just to the right of the accelerator the carpet started smoking. We still don't know the cause. But, everytime we run the car an awful smell results. We no longer drive long distances. It's our only car but I we'll have to take it to the garage soon. With holiday bills this couldn't have come at a worse time.

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Transmission · IA

Consumer called complaining about having problems with power train transfer case. Also stated that it leak transmission fluid. Also staetd that here is a recall but his VIN number was not included and his vehicle is having the same type of problem like the recall. Mr

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Transmission · IL

While driving at 55-60 MPH transfer case fell apart, and consumer had trouble shifting gears in vehicle.*akconsumer states that in 1999 this vehicle was taken to a local ford dealer under recall notice #97583 and the transfer case was replaced. One year later 22-apr-2000 this unit failed at high speed.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Transmission · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Vehicle would not start. Transmission transfer cable consists of inner cable inside metal, rubber covering with asbesto covering (burned thru) to protect against hot exhaust pipes and manifold.

Filed Nov 20, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Recall 97v204000 on transfercase was done in 1999. At this time vehicle is shaking at 40 MPH. Dealer determined driveshaft needs to be replaced again.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Aerostar transmission

Does the 1993 Ford Aerostar have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 67 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Aerostar transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Aerostar transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V204000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Aerostar have bad transmission?

The Ford Aerostar model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (74 complaints), 1993 (67 complaints) and 1991 (49 complaints).