1999 Ford Aerostar
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 7 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and gear position indication (prndl).
Show complaint excerpts
The motor would die and then accelerate suddenly, sometimes making a cranking noise. The service report stated that there no problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-06
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control
While ignition was turned on, transmission slipped out of park position, and ran over the owner. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Owner died.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-21
The ignition was turned off and the gear was able to be put into nuetral and the vehicle rolled out of drive way and hit a neighbors mailbox. Dealer cant find problem.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-24
Seat belts
2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Equipment
2 of 7 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Ford Aerostar — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 Ford Aerostar reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Aerostar?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Aerostar have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.