1987 Ford Aerostar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Ford Aerostar has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 45 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (43 reports).

4Recalls
114Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Aerostar?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Ford Aerostar recalls

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut

Recall 91V136Aug 19, 1991112,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 89V226Dec 18, 1989118,787 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 88V091Jun 6, 198860,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 87V139Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Ford Aerostar problems

Problem areas named in the 114 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System43
Engine And Engine Cooling24
Seat Belts19
Power Train15
Vehicle Speed Control7
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Structure5
Seats4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Latches/Locks/Linkages3

What owners report

2003-10-02, Power Train
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THREE TRANSMISSION. *NLM
2002-08-20, Seats
PASSENGER'S SEAT BACK FAILED, STAYING IN THE RECLINING POSITION DUE TO METAL FRAME INSIDE SEATBACK BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
2002-02-13, Seat Belts
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DISENAGES FROM THE LOCKING MECHANISM. *JG
2001-09-10, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED OVER AND LIFTED UP HOOD. NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL WIRING. BEFORE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES. FRONT OF VEHICLE/ INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WAS TOTALED.*AK
2001-04-16, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND AT ANY TIME. TO DEALER TWICE, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

1987 Ford Aerostar questions

Does the 1987 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Ford Aerostar: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Electrical System:Wiring; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Aerostar?

Based on 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (43), Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Seat Belts (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Ford Aerostar has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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