CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Ford Aerostar has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA, including 24 crashes, 80 fires, 24 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (103 reports).
1989 Ford Aerostar recalls
Most common 1989 Ford Aerostar problems
Problem areas named in the 260 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 103 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 55 |
| Seat Belts | 33 |
| Power Train | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
What owners report
MY FORD AEROSTAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY DAUGHTER HAD RETURNED FROM SCHOOL AND PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER, A NEIGHBOR RANG THE DOOR BELL AND FRANTICALLY SAID "YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE". WE CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE WITHIN 3 MINUTES TO PUT IT OUT. *JB
BRAKE LINE NEXT TO GAS TANK FAILED ON HIGHWAY, BRAKING ABILITY WAS GREATLY REDUCED. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN HE CONTACTED FORD, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE SWITCH STARTED TO COME APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. HE REPAIRED IT HIMSELF, AND IT IS CURRENTLY WORKING.*AK UPDATED 12/27/2005. *NM
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BACK IN 1998 SHE HAD A ACCIDENT WITH HER FORD AEROSTAR. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A BUILDING. SHE SAID SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY IDLE AIR CONTROL. SHE SAID IT WAS REPAIRED AND SHE TOOK THE PART AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME UP AGAIN AND SHE WAS ASKED TO BE A WITNESS, BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS KILLED, WHEN THEIR VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. *JB IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE AIR BY PASS VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ONE OF FORD'S PARTS.
NHTSA RECALL 98V190000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY: CONSUMER INTERMITTENTLY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. T CONSUMER EXAMINED THE GAS TANK AND FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK WHEN IT WAS FULL. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL.*AK
1989 Ford Aerostar questions
Does the 1989 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1989 Ford Aerostar: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:Ignition; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford Aerostar?
Based on 260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (103), Fuel System, Gasoline (55), Seat Belts (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.