Ford Aerostar won't start problems

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Electrical · 111,000 miles · WI

Dt: the caller said ignition failed. She said a year ago that the vehicle started by itself without a key. She stated that currently she had intermittent trouble starting the vehicle. The lights on the dashboard will come on but the vehicle will not start. Dealer said vehicle was not recalled. They will not help her for free. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Vehicle would not start. Transmission transfer cable consists of inner cable inside metal, rubber covering with asbesto covering (burned thru) to protect against hot exhaust pipes and manifold.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Fuel system · NC

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

Filed May 22, 2000 · Transmission · WA

When starting car it won't start, vehicle has power, but won't turn over. When shifting into drive then back into park, vehicle will start. Consumer felt shift lever was not locking properly and car may roll.

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 Sep 29, 1999 · Electrical · OH

Sometimes driver can't get key into ignition. Also, at times, key will not turn over and come out, and vehicle will not turn off. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Electrical · MD

Consumer claims prior to receiving a recall letter on for ignition switch the vehicle ran fine. After taking it in to be changed vehicle won't start up. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jun 22, 1998 · Fuel system · NY

After fueling, the engine turns over but will not start. Owner waits 7 to 10 minutes and the engine starts. Vehicle runs normal until a fuel stop. If the engine is left running while fueling, then there's no problem.

Filed Jun 22, 1998 · Fuel system · NY

When filling up the fuel tank, the engine turns over, but the van will not start until it sits for about 10 minutes. When taken to dealer, dealer stated that it would take about $800.00 to correct the problem. Owner does not agree with the findings, and continues to experience a problem when filling the tank.

Filed Jun 25, 1996 · Electrical · KY

When entering the key into the ignition, the truck will not turn over and the key gets stuck. Please describe.