Transmission has no reverse gear, reason unknown at this time. Dealer not notified at this time.
1993 Ford Aerostar transmission complaints
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Consumer stated when taking vehicle in for repair service the dealer noticed the real seal was broken, causing the consumer to have a leakage coming from the transmission unit. The consumer took the vehicle in before back in 1995 for a transmission problem, and the dealer could'nt determine the problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with transmission. When taking vehicle to the dealership to get inspected under recall number 97v204000, dealer stated that the transmission needed replacing. The transmission failure is affected by the defect mentioned in recall # 97v204000.
Consumer received recall letter contacted dealer. Dealer states no parts available parts will be ordered upon inspection of the vehicle. Recall number 97v20400. Please give any further details.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice causing damage to driveshaft.
At 33836 miles the transmission went out and they the dealer replaced it,again at another 34000 miles the next transmission goes out and now the dealer says that because of the over all miles combined that they will not fix it. On top of this ,its a lease and im needing to have it fixed before jan 1999 and I have no way to pay for this out of pocket and when I talked to 1-800 ford they said its not really there problem they just make sure that the dealers do the warranty work they are to do. Help!!!!!!!
While parked on slight incline, 3-year got into driver's seat and pulled lever and knocked it out of gear, vechicle rolled back. Was caused by a defect in the transmission because ignition was not on/parking brake was on, and brake pedal was not pressed.
Recall number 97v20400, manufacturer's number 97s83: consumer received a recall letter, and it said for him to bring the vehicle in to be inspected and for parts to be replaced, they inspected the vehicle, but refused to replace the parts.
High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.
Front brake rotors cracked prior to recall 98e-010.000. Also, transfer case leaks/locks up prior to recall 97v‑204.000.
Van started making noise and shaking when accelerating due to transfer case failure. Also experienced a rear seal oil leak.
Vehicle made a lot of racket when attempting to shift gears. Also, while driving vehicle vibrated.
Transfer case failed, recall item, however can not be fixed due to lack of part.
Owner is a disabled veteran. Wants vehicle to be fixed immediately or to be provided with a rental car. Dealer said will charge $800-1000 for defect because consumer does not have orginal recall notice. (97v‑204).
Odometer failure; odometer indicated wrong mileage. Mileage went up in one day from 75480 to 121712.
Front cv joint broke. Also replaced front stabilizer bar links.
Driving vehicle 45-50 MPH, when heavy smoke obscured vision. Pulled to side of road. Vehicle towed home. Husband noticed rubber tubing pressing cv boot around axle. Hole rubbed into tubing, causing refrigerator gas to escape & mix w/refrigerator oil.
Gear indicator lever was placed in the park position when the park pawl broke, causing the vehicle to not roll, but to drive into the garage. Please give any further details.
The brake shift interlock feature failed, causing accident/injuries.
Transmission failed twice.
Vehicle was parked in a driveway in a park position it started to roll down the driveway and hit another car's rear bumper .
Small child pulled gear shift lever into reverse gear without applying brakes, causing vehicle to roll backwards/accident.
Manual transmission fails in extreme cold weather, vehicle will start but when shifting gears it wont move.
Auto-transmission; system is designed not to engage until foot brake is pushed. Gear shift engaged and van began to roll down driveway. Please describe details.
The rear seal on the transfer case falls out and all the oil comes out and causes the transfer case to burn up and cause a fire. Please describe.
Transmission failed twice. (attorney for client)
Left rear axle broke, lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident/injury.
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