CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Ford Aerostar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 69 fires, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (76 reports).
1991 Ford Aerostar recalls
Most common 1991 Ford Aerostar problems
Problem areas named in the 223 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 |
| Power Train | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Equipment | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
What owners report
I HAD MY STARTER REPLACED BREAKS AND RELAY AND IT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I CANNOT EVEN TURN ON MY HEADLIGHTS
CONSUMER REQUESTING RECALL INFORMATION ON 1991 AEROSTAR RECALL. *TS *NM
I OWNED A 1991 FORD AEROSTAR WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. I HAVE BEEN BOUNCED AROUND TRYING TO GET SATISFACTIONS BUT SINCE THERE WAS AN ONGOING CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION. THE CONSUMERS WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, RAN TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BUT BY THE TIME HE RETURNED THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. UPDATED 04/14/10.*JB
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ANOTHER MOTORIST YELLED AT THE CONSUMER THAT THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE APPEARED TO BE COMING FORM THE MIDDLE TO THE REAR. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VAN. CONSUMER SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND FIRE WENT OUT. A TECHNICIAN EXAMINED THE VAN AND STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V094000 WAS ISSUED. *AK
1991 Ford Aerostar questions
Does the 1991 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford Aerostar: Electrical System:Ignition; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Aerostar?
Based on 223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (76), Power Train (56), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.