MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford Aerostar

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1999 Ford Aerostar
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:37.172Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Aerostar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 1994: 258 complaints 1994 1995: 157 complaints 1996: 104 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1999: 7 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

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).

CRASH DEATH
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THE MOTOR WOULD DIE AND THEN ACCELERATE SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE SERVICE REPORT STATED THAT THERE NO PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061106

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000321

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. MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990924

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.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford Aerostar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ◆ 1992 ◆ 1989

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.