1986 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

1986 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

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Aerostar 3.0i V6 (147 Hp)

Aerostar 3.0i V6 (147 Hp) Automatic

1986 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Ignition switch/fire-related issues:

    • Ignition switch caught fire
    • Ignition switch failed, causing fire
    • Fire started in the ignition switch
    • Vehicle caught fire for no reason
    • Vehicle caught fire while driving
    • Vehicle caught on fire underhood
    • Vehicle experienced engine fire
    • Vehicle fire

  • 2. Seat belt issues:

    • Driver's side seat belt released from buckle
    • Driver's seat belt failed to restrain child safety seat
    • Driver's seat belt failed
    • Driver's seat belt will not latch
    • Floor mounted seat belts will not engage properly

  • 3. Transmission problems:

    • Auto-transmission issue causing vehicle to accelerate on its own
    • Transmission slipped in all gears
    • Transmission failed multiple times
    • Vehicle has wrong transmission installed
    • Transmission not working properly

  • 4. Engine issues:

    • Engine stalling upon starting
    • Engine burning oil
    • Engine fire due to failed fuel injector
    • Timing belt replaced twice
    • Camshaft and cam seals replaced
    • Head gasket cylinder replaced

  • 5. Miscellaneous issues:

    • Air conditioner blowing hot air
    • Continuous problems with air conditioner
    • Cigarette lighter failure
    • Power steering gear seal failure
    • Power steering hose replaced
    • EGR valve to exhaust manifold bent causing exhaust leak
    • Fuel tank filler pipe failure
    • Rear hatch latch will not lock
    • Plastic door handle broken
    • Sparking from rear of the vehicle
    • Wiring harness issues (burned out, melted)
    • Spare tire cable rusted, allowing tire to fall

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