1987 Ford Aerostar

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

5 recalls · 20 investigations · oldest first

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   1987-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-04 Rear brake lockup
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   1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

   Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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   1987-11-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-04-19 Fires
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   1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-04-27 Crnkshft pulley bolt failr
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   1988-03-23Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-31 Door falls off
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   1988-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-07-13 Electrical fires
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   1988-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-15 Fuel leakage
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   1988-05-11Engineering analysisClosed 1989-01-23 Under seat fires
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   1988-07-01Electrical system88V091000 Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.

   Remedy: Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.

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    1988-09-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-05-11 Filler pipe seal
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    1988-11-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-23 Windshield wiper motor
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    1988-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-03 Seat belt cutting
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    1989-02-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-20 Power steering locking
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    1989-03-23Engineering analysisClosed 1990-05-04 Windshield wiper motor
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    1989-08-03Engineering analysisClosed 1990-04-05 Safety belt fraying
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    1990-01-26Seat belts89V226000 Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed…

    Remedy: Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

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    1990-04-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-19 Lower cntrl arm fracture
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    1990-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Throttle sticking
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    1990-10-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-02-01 Liftgate failure
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    1991-02-01Engineering analysisClosed 1991-09-20 Liftgate failure
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    1991-09-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-08 Park pawl bending
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    1991-10-15Structure91V136000 Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

    Remedy: Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.

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    1994-03-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-19 Seat belt buckle failure
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    1994-07-19Engineering analysisClosed 1997-09-30 Seat belt buckle failure
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    1998-04-15Service brakes, air98E010000 Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.

    Remedy: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed…

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Is the 1987 Ford Aerostar reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1987 Ford Aerostar is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Aerostar?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford Aerostar have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.