2000 Ford Aerostar problems

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Suspension · 75,857 miles · MI

Coil spring on drivers side broke and was sitting on tire, dealership towed van and charged me $415 plus tax, the van is a little over 850 miles over its extended warranty. I was told that this was not a safety issue and no recall for the year 2000. I was fortunate that the spring broke in my drive and not going down the the expressway at 70 miles an hour, or when my daughter, whom just recieved her drivers permit was driving. I would also like to mention that I had my van in for service on 7/01/05 for noises in the front end and vibrations while driving. Dealer replaced sway bar, and balanced tires. (van was still under warranty) this took care of some of the problem. I have had ongoing problems with the front end of this van. The tie rods have been replaced a number of times. I was told that this was a problem with the ford tie rods and once my warranty was up I should have after market tie rods installed. Seems to me that this is a problem that ford motor company should be required to fix.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Brakes · NY

Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brakes had less braking power. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Tires, Transmission · 20,321 miles · NC

4r100 transmission had problems since 33602 miles hard shifting into 3-4 and was told every thing was normal.started to have more problems at 83521 and was told drive it and see if it gets worse at 85953 took it to ford and left it and they said I need a trans. But ford charged me $437.27 . I was told I got more out of the trans than most get. This trans has a 90% premature failure.ford refuses to help in any way to replace the trans.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Wheels · MI

Rear wheel bearings

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 60,005 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Accelerator stuck, car continued to throttle even after brake was heavily applied. Upon front impact into tree and rollover to driver's side, no air bags deployed. Car was totalled out due to crash damage - no attempt to repair.

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Transmission · FL · crash

This was second time that vehicle took off forward while shift lever was in reverse. Once vehicle took off, consumer lost control and went through some bushes, and almost went into a building. Consumer felt someone could have been killed.