1996 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

1996 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Aerostar 3.0 EFI V6 XL (135 Hp)

Aerostar 3.0 EFI V6 XL (135 Hp) Automatic

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

1996 FORD AEROSTAR PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Wheel Issues:

    • Alumini Wheels with cracks
    • Aluminum wheel rims breaking
    • Wheel spikes failing
    • Cracked aluminum wheel rims
    • Aluminum wheel cracks on passengers side
    • Failure on the front wheel

  • 2. Seatbelt Issues:

    • Driver's side seat belt floor clasp failure
    • Seatbelt not holding in place
    • Seatback bolt sheared off

  • 3. Brake Issues:

    • Brake failures leading to reduced brake effectiveness
    • Premature brake wear
    • Caliper failure causing damage to pads and rotors
    • Brakes jerking and difficulty controlling the vehicle
    • Rotors keep warping
    • Grinding noise from brakes
    • Vibrations while braking due to warped rotors

  • 4. Steering Issues:

    • Steering wheel broke off
    • Popping sound in vehicle causing shake and vibration
    • Steering wheel smoke

  • 5. Ignition Issues:

    • Ignition switch melted
    • Ignition lock and alarm relay failure
    • Engine stalls and ignition issues
    • Ignition cylinder came out

  • 6. Transmission and Transfer Case Issues:

    • Head gasket replacement needed
    • Transfer case bearing failure
    • Transmission seal defective
    • Transfer case issues

  • 7. Airbag Issues:

    • Driver's side airbag did not deploy in accident
    • Airbag failure in collision
    • Airbags did not deploy upon impact

  • 8. Sliding Door Issues:

    • Sliding door latch failures
    • Sliding door lock malfunctioned
    • Sliding door won't latch or open properly
    • Sliding door latch mechanism defective

  • 9. Tire Issues:

    • Goodyear tires exploding
    • Tire tread separation
    • Tire cracks
    • Viper GT tire issues
    • Poor tire pressure label
    • Tire separates after tire realignment
    • Third-party tire failure

  • 10. Power Steering Issues:

    • Power steering leaking
    • Power steering pump failure
    • Power steering fluid leak
    • Catastrophic power steering failure due to leak

  • 11. Electrical Issues:

    • Short in electrical system
    • Vacuum hose leak

  • 12. Miscellaneous Issues:

    • Castings on alloy wheels failing
    • Heating under floorboard
    • Spark knock sensor failure
    • Vehicle fire
    • Clicking noise from left front wheel
    • Grinding noise from wheels
    • Burning odor in vehicle
    • Wobble at speed due to lower control arm
    • Loud clicking noise from wheel
    • Vehicle jerk forward due to front rotors
    • Grinding noise from right front wheel
    • Loud roaring sound from rear passenger wheel
    • Steering wheel smoke
    • Speed acceleration issues
    • Transit case and transfer case bearing problems
    • Engine smoke due to fire
    • Transmission and transfer case problems
    • Transmission seal failure
    • Airbags failures in collision
    • Warped front rotor problem
    • Etc.

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