Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being driven 30 MPH, all power failed and the engine stalled. The stalling has also occurred at higher speeds and while the vehicle was immobile. A fuse connected to the battery cables blew. When the fuse was replaced, the engine would restart. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer. The contact was informed the vehicle was not included in recall # 99v029000, for the electrical ignition switch due the VIN even thought vehicle had the same problems. The manufacturer was not notified.
Ford Aerostar stalling problems
25 of the 1,704 owner complaints about the Ford Aerostar describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Jerking 3Overheating 2Won't start 1Whining noise 1Transmission failure 1Sudden acceleration 1Won't shift 1Slipping 1
What owners say
While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. While opening the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details. *jb recall campaign; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 99v029000. The consumer stated that he saw smoke coming out of the edge of the hood. After he opened the hood he saw a small fire at the rear of the engine.
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.
While traveling at any speed or stopping at light vehicle would stall without any indication. Please provode further information.
While driving 30 MPH, vehicle sputtered a few times, then stalled. Would not start again. Towed to dealer. Dealer could not find cause. Wanted to replace fuel injection system. Consumer then repaired vehicle himself, fuel pressure regulator had failed and flooded engine compartment with fuel. *ak
While driving on freeway, vehicle has stalled on three separate occasions, consumer experienced very hard steering and brakes with no power, vehicle was towed and consumer was advised vehicle was fixed, but it was not fixed and vehicle stalled again on the freeway, vehicle was towed back to dealership and consumer was advised that alternator was causing vehicle to stop running, even though dealership advised consumer it was fixed and also charged her over $1000.00 for previous repairs.
When it rains/unable to open door lock from passenger side; unexplained stall check/engine light came on/started with no problem
Vehicle is stalling at any speed, and any time. Dealer stated ignition module needed to be replaced.
Vehicle overheated/ stalled due to blowen headgaskets. Dealer was inspecting vehicle.
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.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Ford Aerostar stalling
Which Ford Aerostar years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (6 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1994 (4 complaints).
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