1987 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Ford Aerostar — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving smelled something burning. Pulled over and lifted up hood. Noticed flames coming from steering wheel wiring. Before fire was extinguished, entire engine compartment was in flames. Front of vehicle/ inside and outside was totaled.*ak”
filed Sep 10, 2001
“Vehicle was parked with engine off when it caught on fire. Fire department determined fire started on left hand side of engine. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”
filed Mar 30, 2001
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% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 20 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.