MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford Aerostar

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford Aerostar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:29.078Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
157
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 157 complaints

View as data table
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

25% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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While driving, the driver's side door panel began smoking and then caught fire without warning. The consumer put out the flames, but the panel kept smoking. The ground wire to the power windows had to be cut to stop the panel from smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30

Power train

16% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

FIRE

Service brakes

13% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE

Air bags

6% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Our van was the first vehicle hit in a four car pile up. Our van and two other vehicles were stopped for a red light when struck. Our van sustained substancial enough damage both in front and behind to total it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-20

Consumer states the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at 27 MPH and the frontal driver air bag did not deployed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-23

Van was total loss. Drivers air bag did not deploy upon impact, seat belts also came unlatched. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-04

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-02-10Equipment94V239000 The spare tire supplied with the vehicle can contact the brake lines on the rear axle if it is mounted in the underbody spare tire carrier. Such contact could result in fracture of a rear brake line.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a lower profile mini-spare tire on the existing mini-spare wheel. The new tire will allow the mini-spare to be installed with appropriate clearances in the underbody spare tire…

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    1995-04-07Equipment95V037000 The certification label on these vehicles have incorrect rear tire sizes listed. P215/70R14SL should be P215/75R14SL. This does not comply with FMVSS No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor…

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed a supplementary label containing the correct rear tire information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the…

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    1998-02-16Power train97V204000 Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.

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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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    1998-07-14Engineering analysisClosed 1999-02-12 Fuel sender assembly fires
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    1998-07-31Recall queryClosed 1999-01-07 Transfer cases and rear driveshaft
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    1999-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 2000-11-14 Transfer cases and rear drive shaft
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    1999-03-19Electrical system99V029000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.

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    1999-04-07Electrical system99V028000 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…

    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.

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    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Ford Aerostar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V239000 · Equipment
  • Recall 95V037000 · Equipment
  • Recall 97V204000 · Power train
  • Recall 98E010000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 99V029000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 99V028000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford Aerostar reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Aerostar is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Aerostar?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Aerostar have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.