CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Ford Aerostar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 30 fires, 52 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (87 reports).
1992 Ford Aerostar recalls
Most common 1992 Ford Aerostar problems
Problem areas named in the 317 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 |
| Electrical System | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 |
| Equipment | 18 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
What owners report
SEATBELT DONT WORK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MUFFLER WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND THE FUMES WOULD EXIT OUT OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUMES WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HOLES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY SEALED THE HOLES AND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE MIDAS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DEALER NEVER SEALED THE HOLES ON THE MUFFLER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUMES COULD IN FACT GET INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO, THE HORN HAS NEVER WORKED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER CONSTRUC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROLS SHUTS ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. SEVERAL YEARS AGO, HE WITNESSED BILLOWS OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE SPEED AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,681.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GROUND WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND OTHER WIRES UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. HE ALSO STATED THAT HIS WINDOWS ARE NOT WORKING. FORD STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN BURNED BY THE FAILED WIRES. THE RECALL # WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 171,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS FRACTURED ON 07/04/06. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 07/05/06 WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE TENSION SPRING THAT ASSISTS IN THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS WELL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. UPDATED 8/1/2006 - *NM
1992 Ford Aerostar questions
Does the 1992 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 Ford Aerostar: Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Aerostar?
Based on 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (87), Electrical System (69), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.