Transmission/gears failed more than once. *ak the consumer says the cost for replacing the transmission that failed again was paid by the consumer.
1995 Ford Aerostar transmission problems
22 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission8
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift7
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)3
- Driveline: driveshaft2
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Clutch assembly1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Aerostar transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- 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 shaft
There is no summary currently available
EA99002
Transfer cases and rear driveshaft
There is no summary currently available
RQ98012
What 1995 Ford Aerostar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission has been replaced 4 times.vehicle stalled in middle & when going in reverse. Problem is intermittent. Dealer just rebuilds transmission, not knowing if parts are defective.
Consumer found out through a technical service bulletin that transmission had a design flaw. They had to alter the original design to repair the problem. Opening to transmission pump was too small, allowing the pump to become clogged up. It built presure to blow the front seal.
Continual loss of torque over last seven months. Dealer has always said it was the small engine until on 5-1-00 it refused to take off when stopped at a stop sign and had a leak coming from the transmission. Leak later stopped and a check of the fluid level showed it to be normal. Ron clark ford checked it out today and said the torque converter and entire transmission was worn out and estimated replacement at $2,800 for a rebuilt transmission. It was brought to their attention that each time we have taken it in for a check for the symptom that lead to this failure we have been told that nothing could be found wrong.
Ford refunded us $1000.00 for 1 transmission, the first one was still on warranty, the most recent transmission failure occured at 55 miles per hour and it was the tourque converter that blew in this case.
Recall 97v204000: transfer case: recall been repaired twice by two ford dealers quality ford, whiteville, nc and pervis brothers, fayetteville, nc 910‑864‑3983. The problem is still occurring, remedy did not fix the safety defect. Owner has been trying to get rid of the van, dealer would not take it for a trade in. *ak
Received recall notice 97v204000 concerning 4-wheel drive & contacted dealer. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Picked up vehicle. Was not satisfied with the recall repairs.
This vehicle is exhibiting some of the same symptoms as previously experienced with the recall number indicated (97v204000). This recall was done in early march 1998. The resonance, which occures while the vehicle is neither being pulled by the drive train nor the engine being pushed by the drive wheels(floating between acceleration and decelleration), is begining to be in the drive train, just as it had been before the recall. Is it possible that the recall procedure was incorrect, or not completely engineered? Gibbons motor sales, dickson city, pa has in my past experience been competent. They were the servicing dealer. I feel that the problem is returning. I am unsure if the company would be obligated to repair this problem again?
Consumer had new tires put on vehicle due to vibration, problem still exist. However, the drive shaft / transfer case was replaced which was the cause of the vehicle experiencing sudden acceleration and vibration, prior to recall notice (97v‑204).
Vehicle will not shift into park, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Aerostar transmission
Does the 1995 Ford Aerostar have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the transmission of the 1995 Ford Aerostar, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Aerostar transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 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).
Other 1995 Ford Aerostar problems
Electrical 37Brakes 16Engine 11Airbags 10Body 10Fuel system 9Visibility 9Locks 8Steering 7Acceleration 6Tires 6Seat belts 5Seats 5Lights 4Suspension 4Wheels 3
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