1986 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1986 Ford Aerostar — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This van has failed me over and over again and out of the 1.5 years of ownership I drove it for 2 months and not even 6000 miles .it was put in the shop 7 times, and finally burnt under the hood and dog housing. *ak”
filed Jun 22, 1999
“Owner states while sitting in vehicle with engine idling noticed smoke coming from underneath hood of vehicle which then led to a fire. *ak”
filed Feb 12, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 13 | 21% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 69 | 27% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 99 | 26% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 64 | 20% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 67 | 30% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 56 | 29% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 91 | 35% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 46 | 26% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 36 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford Aerostar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.