MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford Aerostar

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1993 Ford Aerostar
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Aerostar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 114 complaints 1988: 178 complaints 1988 1989: 261 complaints 1990: 197 complaints 1990 1991: 223 complaints 1992: 318 complaints 1992 1993: 374 complaints 1993 1994: 258 complaints 1994 1995: 157 complaints 1996: 104 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1993: 374 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
198653
1987114
1988178
1989261
1990197
1991223
1992318
1993374
1994258
1995157
1996104
199763
19984
19997
20006

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 107 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AS A RESULT OF A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN, COULD HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING SHORT. *AK *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950322

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 77 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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LEFT REAR AXLE BROKE, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950215

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151029

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950403

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 374
I 19980213 — PE (closed 19980714)

FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES

R 19980216 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Campaign 97V204000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980415 — service brakes, air

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 F

Campaign 98E010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980714 — EA (closed 19990212)

FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES

I 19980731 — RQ (closed 19990107)

TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVESHAFT

I 19990107 — EA (closed 20001114)

TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT

R 19990319 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.

Campaign 99V029000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021010 — PE (closed 20030310)

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DROPS ABRUPTLY

R 20060320 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAN

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-32

Campaign 06E022000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford Aerostar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (107 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (77 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V204000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98E010000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V029000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ◆ 1989 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford Aerostar reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Aerostar is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Aerostar?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Aerostar have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.