1990 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

1990 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Aerostar 3.0i V6 (147 Hp)

Aerostar 3.0i V6 (147 Hp) Automatic

Aerostar 4.0 V6 Long 4 WD XL (155 Hp)

Aerostar 4.0 V6 XL (155 Hp)

Aerostar 4.0 V6 XL (155 Hp) Automatic

1990 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Fuel Tank Issues:

    • Cracked fuel tank causing leaks
    • Recall for fuel tank cracks not honored by dealer
    • Gas tank caught fire
    • Gas leakage and fumes due to cracks in fuel tank
    • Fuel tank leaks due to cracks
    • Gasoline leaking from filler neck
    • Recall related fuel tank issues not addressed
    • Gas tank cracked near top causing leaks

  • 2. Electrical Issues:

    • Electrical fire in various areas
    • Alternator caught fire
    • Faulty ignition switch causing fire
    • Short circuit causing fire
    • Electrical system shutdown without warning
    • Electrical short causing fire
    • Ignition switch short causing fire
    • Electrical short causing transmission failure
    • Smoke and fire related to electrical problems

  • 3. Brake Issues:

    • ABS brake system failures
    • Rear brakes locking up
    • Master cylinder problems leading to brake failure
    • Brake pedal going to floor
    • Extended stopping distance due to ABS failure

  • 4. Transmission Issues:

    • Transmission failures multiple times
    • Transmission slipping and shift issues
    • Transmission catching fire
    • Gear shifts without key
    • Gear shifting into reverse causing accidents

  • 5. Ignition Switch Issues:

    • Ignition switch sticking
    • Ignition switch shorts causing fires
    • Ignition-related fires before recall notification

  • 6. Steering Column/Steering Wheel Issues:

    • Steering wheel caught on fire
    • Loose steering wheel/column
    • Steering column smoking and catching fire

  • 7. Fire-related Issues:

    • Vehicle fires at various locations
    • Fire started in engine compartment
    • Sudden acceleration leading to fires
    • Vehicle totals due to fire
    • Electrical short causing fire
    • Engine compartment fires

  • 8. Safety Belt Issues:

    • Seat belt latch failures
    • Belt buckle becoming unlatched
    • Seat belt mechanism failures

  • 9. Acceleration Issues:

    • Sudden acceleration causing accidents/injuries
    • Unwanted acceleration in park
    • Sudden acceleration in reverse

  • 10. Vehicle Rollaway Issues:

    • Vehicle rolling in park leading to accidents
    • Vehicle rolling away when shifted into reverse

  • 11. Other Mechanical Failures:

    • Engine failures
    • Head gasket failures
    • Water pump failures
    • Alternator failures
    • Exhaust system failures
    • Tie rod failures
    • Front end shimmy issues
    • Power steering pump failures
    • Overheating issues
    • Cooling system leaks

  • 12. Miscellaneous Issues:

    • Tire blowouts
    • Window regulator failures
    • Cruise control failures
    • Ongoing engine overheating issues

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