Ford Aerostar adaptive cruise problems

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Electrical · FL

Had the clock ring repaired (year 2000)due to the airbag light stayed on. Now the airbag light stays on ,there is no horn and the cruise control doesnt work. There has to be a recall for this safety problem.

Filed Jul 5, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 120,000 miles · IA

All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2. No airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Acceleration · 145,681 miles · OK · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford aerostar. The contact stated that the cruise controls shuts on and off without warning. Several years ago, he witnessed billows of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 145,681.

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · OH

Dt: contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard flashed on and off. The cruise control and the horn will not work. The problem started without warning. He was told by the dealer the air bag will not work as long as the light on the dashboard was on. Also, the dealer told him he had a broken wire in the steering wheel. He has not had it repaired yet. The air bag problem was not covered under warranty or recall. Therefore, e the manufacturer will offer no free remedy.

Filed May 11, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 189,000 miles · KY

Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working. Noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Electrical · FL

The wiring harness in my steering colume is defective. This will be the second time in 6 yrs that this has had to be replaced. The harness controlls the airbage, horn and cruise controll. Also the igition switch is faulty, the key can be removed while the vehicle is running

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

There was a design flaw in steering column. Wire ribbon ring that's inside of steering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and horn has cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over, vehicle had no horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Airbags · AK

After ford recall for replacement of wiring in steering column, the airbag light began blinking in a 3/2 pattern. The cruise control and horn both ceased function. Indicates a clockspring failure meaning that the airbag, cruise control and horn are inoperative. Also, the rear liftgate supports are fixed to the frame with small studs. With the liftgate open, one of these studs broke sending the liftgate crashing onto owner's head and neck.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · AR

Air bag light on the instrument panel will illuminate erratically, then go off while operating vehicle at any speed. Also, has experienced failure of cruise control and horn. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed Nov 4, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · SC

We have had to replace the clock spring mechanism for the second time in the past 14 months. The clock spring controls the air bag as well as the cruise control and other electrical functions on the steering column. The fact the clock spring controls the air bag is a safety issue which needs to be addressed by either a better clock spring or free replacement by the maufacturer. It has cost me over $200 to have this replaced this last time, over $400 the first time because I also had to have the turn signal switch replaced as well.