CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Ford Aerostar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 28 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (79 reports).
1994 Ford Aerostar recalls
Most common 1994 Ford Aerostar problems
Problem areas named in the 257 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 79 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Air Bags | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 |
| Steering | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
What owners report
AIRBAG (CODE 13 AND 51) LIGHTS FLASHING
VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OR SO, AROUND THE LOCAL CITY COMMUNITIES. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WHEN NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME OF FIRE. INTENSE FIRE WAS COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE/WINDSHIELD/IGNITION/FRONT SEAT AREA, EVENTUALLY CONSUMING ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VAN. NORFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, OR SO, STATION ONLY ABOUT 150 YARDS FROM MY RESIDENCE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OR SO, BUT THE VAN WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY FIRE AND TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THEN. VAN WAS JUNKED/SALVAGED. PAID ONLY $100.00 FOR SALVAGE/JUNK/TOWING, ETC. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. VAN ONLY HAD 93000 MILES. HAD PURCH
HAD THE CLOCK RING REPAIRED (YEAR 2000)DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ,THERE IS NO HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
WE WERE BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS CHANGED. WE ARE STILL GETTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, BUT WHAT MY CONCERN IS THAT I SAW A RECALL ON NHTSA: 99V028000. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL WHEN I VIEWED AN EPISODE OF COPS WHERE AN AEROSTAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CALLED FORD IN TEMECULA CALIF AND NOW THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR OF AEROSTAR 1994 I DO HAVE KIDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SAFETY MATTERS REMAIN ON THIS VAN. *TR
ALL ELECTRONICS ON STEERING COLUMN DON'T WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM FLASHES 3-2. NO AIRBAG (PRESUMABLY), CRUISE CONTROL OR HORN FUNCTION. *TR
1994 Ford Aerostar questions
Does the 1994 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 Ford Aerostar: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood; 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 1994 Ford Aerostar?
Based on 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (79), Power Train (48), Air Bags (45).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.