1994 Ford Aerostar body problems

16 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
4
Body: door
4
Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
3
Frame and members: underbody shields
1
Frame and members
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate
1
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1
Body
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Aerostar body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Luggage compartment door drops abruptlyOpened October 10, 2002, closed March 10, 2003

Odi has identified 30 incidents resulting in minor to moderate personal injuries that have been caused by abrupt door drops over the approximately eight - twelve year period of product usage and exposure (1991-1995 to 2003).most of the injury incidents appear to have been caused by a fracture of the gas filled lift assist cylinder mounting stud.stud fractures have occurred randomly over time and do not exhibit any apparent trend relating to date of vehicle production or time-in-service (exposure).the odi closing report summarizes the details of this investigation.

PE02076

What 1994 Ford Aerostar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 120,000 miles · PA

Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if I had the springs.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Body · 109,089 miles · NY

Spare tire fell-off, with out any warning, from its mounting underneath the van. We were lucky that this happened in a parking lot and the van we just parked. There was a rattle during driving, but stopped when going slow or stopped.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Airbags, Body · CD · 1 injury

While the lift gate was in the up position, one stud snapped off at the frame, dropping the lift gate on the back of consumer's head and shoulders.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Body · IL

While driving neumatic arm broke off of tail back door. Piece broke off without prior warning.*ak

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Body · TX

Bolts holding hydraulic cylinder broke right off on back lift door. When it broke, it fell right on consumer's head. Contacted dealer, and they were willing to fix problem at owner's expense.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Body · CO · 1 injury

Left liftgate support failed, right one failed 2 months later. *ak the first failure injured the consumer.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Acceleration, Body · CA

The starter, distributor, and ignition wiring were all replaced.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Body · LA

Tailgate support arm broke. When consumer went to lift the tailgate it collapsed. Dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Body · CA · fire

Water gets in undernteath the flooring onto carpet. Carpet becomes soaking wet. This happens when its raining.

Filed Sep 9, 1998 · Body · IL

Liftgate shock bolt that holds liftgate snapped in two, causing liftgate to fall without warning, which could have resulted in injuries.

Questions about the 1994 Ford Aerostar body

Does the 1994 Ford Aerostar have body problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the body of the 1994 Ford Aerostar, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Ford Aerostar body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Aerostar body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Aerostar have the most body problems?

The Ford Aerostar model years with the most body complaints are 1993 (23 complaints), 1994 (16 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).