FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Transmission Issues:

  • Transmission slips in all gears
    
  • Transmission failure
    
  • Transmission was rebuilt, then failed again
    
  • Transmission not working properly
    
  • Transmission slips out of gear and you can remove the key without it being in park
    
  • Transmission jumped out of park
    

• 2. Electrical and Fire Issues:

  • Wiring harness to fuel pump melted
    
  • Various instances of the vehicle catching fire, often while parked or driving
    
  • Sparks coming from the rear of the vehicle
    
  • Wiring harness from alternator burned out
    
  • Ignition switch caught fire
    
  • Electrical short in alternator resulted in fire
    
  • Alternator caught fire
    
  • Electrical short in ignition switch
    
  • Fire in ignition switch
    
  • Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment, often without warning
    
  • Fire under dash and steering while driving
    
  • Vehicle fire suspected from ignition switch
    
  • Fire in right front engine compartment when key is in ignition
    
  • Alternator wire plug caught on fire
    

• 3. Engine and Fuel System Issues:

  • Engine burning oil every 800 miles
    
  • Water boiling from previous idle with A/C on
    
  • Head gasket cylinder replaced
    
  • Camshaft and cam seals replaced
    
  • Valve cover and gasket replaced
    
  • Failed fuel injector caused engine fire
    
  • Grommet in fuel tank leaking
    
  • Engine stalling upon starting
    
  • Engine fire related to past recalls
    
  • Loud knock in the engine
    
  • Water leaking on top of engine from head bolt
    
  • Engine stalling when air conditioner or heater is on
    

• 4. Air Conditioning and Heating Issues:

  • Continuous problems with air conditioner blowing hot air
    
  • Defogger failed, causing cold air to reduce driver's visibility
    
  • Engine overheating due to faulty head bolts
    

• 5. Seat Belt and Safety Issues:

  • Driver's seatbelt will not latch due to a broken piece
    
  • Seat belt failed to restrain child safety seat during an accident
    
  • Driver's side seat belt releases unexpectedly
    
  • Seat belt latch does not engage properly
    
  • Seat belt buckle spring broke, preventing fastening
    
  • Seat belt failure on driver and passenger side
    
  • Seat belt not latching properly
    
  • Seat belt comes loose after latching
    

• 6. Steering and Suspension Issues:

  • Power steering hose replaced
    
  • Power steering gear seal fails continuously
    
  • Vehicle gets overheated and stalls
    

• 7. Body and Interior Issues:

  • Left rear window leaks
    
  • Rear hatch latch not locking properly
    
  • Passenger's side plastic door handle broken
    
  • Debris causing rear latch to become inoperative
    
  • Hydraulic lifts for trunk failing
    
  • Seats collapsing due to light frames
    

• 8. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Cigarette lighter failed
    
  • Sudden acceleration causing accidents
    
  • Fuel tank filler pipe failure
    
  • Rear axle/differential leaks
    
  • Fuel tank leaking
    
  • Throttle sticking causing vehicle to race
    
  • ABS brake failure
    
  • Vehicle rolling into a tree due to transmission issue