Ford Aerostar loss of power problems

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · 00

Note: I wish I had found this site years ago. I could not get past fords "brick wall" to speak to an engineer! 1. 1997 aerostar - accelerator pedal was pressed down quickly to pass (2 lane highway). 2. Now in the left lane, not far ahead of passed the car - I experrienced a complete loss of power - hard right over to soft shoulder - avoided an oncoming head on collision - l just missed the car being passed by inches and stopped. The crimped end of cable to the carburator had released from the accelerator pedal. 3. I clamped the cable back onto the pedal with vice grips. (drove to dealer). Ford replaced the cable. That problem has not happened again. (I do not press down hard either!)

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

We were beginning to experience loss of power. The fuel pump and filter was changed. We are still getting intermittent loss of power, but what my concern is that I saw a recall on the federal safety agency: 99v028000. I was made aware of this recall when I viewed an episode of cops where an aerostar's electrical system caused a fire in the engine compartment. I called ford in temecula calif and now they have no record of any recalls for this year of aerostar 1994 I do have kids and I would like to know what safety matters remain on this van.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

An electrical short in fuel pump. Vehicle was experiencing a loss of power and fuel gauge becomes erratic. Dealer contacted. *ak all the gauges quit working and the engine stalls while driving due to main dash wiring harness overheated and burnt.

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Electrical · NC · fire

Vhehicle caught fire near center of motor behind where you put in the oil. Vehicle was taken to local ford dealer for recall on the accessory power circuit. I received a letter in the mail about the switch recall. The 94-95 models where also recalled due an electrical short out at fuel pump resulting in power loss and fire. I belive this to be what happened to my van.I was not notified of this recall, niether was I informed of it whan I took the van in for the other recall on the switch. Can you tell me what to do from here? Should I go to the local ford dealer?

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Electrical · CA

While driving on freeway at 60 MPH engine quit 100%. Consumer pulled over, and had vehicle towed to a near by mechanic. They said it was a short just before ignition switch, there was an electrical overload wiring harness that produced too much heat which caused loss of power to the engine.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Upon trying to start vehicle, it wouldn't start due to the motor within the starter going out, and there was a loss of power. Also, vehicle was idling high.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Brakes smell like smoke, and they chatter and lose power.

Filed Dec 4, 1998 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

While driving at 50 MPH the transmision started to go out, causing the consumer to lose power. Also, when applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard. Vehicle has been into the shop five times for the brakes, and they can't determine the problem.

Filed Nov 13, 1998 · Visibility · CA

While driving at 72 MPH with the cruise control set, the heater holes busted, causing the consumer to lose power, consumer pulled over and the engine shut down. Owner seeks compensation for repair costs. *ak

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Transmission · MT

When traveling at 55 MPH rear seal on the transfer case became loose, causing vibration . Also noticed the vehicle losing all power. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer noticed recall that ford refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.