1989 Ford Aerostar vs 1991 Ford Aerostar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1991 Ford Aerostar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 260 | 223 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 48 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 80 | 70 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Aerostar | Ford Aerostar |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 | 67 |
| Power Train | 31 | 49 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 31 | 2 |
| Equipment | 3 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 22 | 17 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
1989 Ford Aerostar
1991 Ford Aerostar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.