1998 Ford Aerostar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Ford Aerostar recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford Aerostar.

Most common 1998 Ford Aerostar problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Air Bags	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2002-04-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 98-V-190-000; BUT RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK

2000-10-30, Air Bags
A RECENT ACCIDENT IN LAS VEGAS CAUSED A DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHICH EITHER STARTLED THE DRIVER OR RENDERED HIM DAAZED. HIS REACTION WAS TO PLANT HIS FEET FIRMLY, ONE OF WHICH WAS ON THE ACCELLERATOR. THE VAN (MAKE/MODEL UNK) ACCELERATED, GRAZING A VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC, CAREENED OFF THAT VEHICLE, STRUCK A PICK UP TRUCK IN THE REAR, CAREENED OFF THAT PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION AND STRUCK AN IRON FENCE AND ALMOST MADE IT ONTO THE SIDEWALK AT THE LAS VEGAS CITY HALL. THE INCIDENT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WAS A GLANCING BLOW TO THE VAN WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED ONLY VERY MINOR DAMAGE. IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT IF THE IGNITION OR FUEL SUPPLY WAS DISSABLED W

1999-02-17, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN STRAIGHTENING THE VEHICLE UP IN A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF, THE VEHICLE HIT A HOUSE. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

1998-08-21, Electrical System
DRIVING TRUCK AND STOPPED AT RED LIGHT LOST POWER. HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND BEGAN SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE ALTERNATOR HAD BURNED THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

1998 Ford Aerostar questions

Does the 1998 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford Aerostar at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Aerostar?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.