1994 Ford Aerostar

◆ Worse than typical

1994 Ford Aerostar
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

1994: 258 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1985	0
1986	53
1987	114
1988	178
1989	261
1990	197
1991	223
1992	318
1993	374
1994	258
1995	157
1996	104
1997	63
1998	4
1999	7
2000	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and horn.

FIRE INJURY

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VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OR SO, AROUND THE LOCAL CITY COMMUNITIES. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WHEN NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME OF FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130812

CONSUMER STATES THAT A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020930

HAD THE CLOCK RING REPAIRED (YEAR 2000)DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ,THERE IS NO HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120613

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

FIRE INJURY

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LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL FAILS TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW OR ICE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941110

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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DATE IS APPROXIMATE. 1994 FORD AEROSTAR REAR ENDED AT STOP LIGHT HARD ENOUGH TO BREAK 7X19 CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE, AND SEND VEHICLE INTO CAR IN FRONT OF IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK RADIATOR AND AC RADIATOR. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030225

THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB THE CONSUMER SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE AND HIT A TREE IN CENTER OF THE BUMPER. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030220

THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DIDN'T LOCK. PLUS THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951101

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 258

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

R 19990407 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBIL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.

Campaign 99V028000 — 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