1988 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1988 Ford Aerostar — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Truck experienced electrical system failure. As a result the truck caught on fire within two hours after being parked. The fire originated under the hood. All the under hood electrical components were melted. The heat also cracked the windshield.*ak”
filed Nov 3, 2003
“Vehicle caught on fire 6 hours after being parked. State fire marshall determined that ignition switch caused fire. Home and vehicle were totaly lost. 3 children had to jump through window to escape the fire, one sliced tendons on wrist. Ignition switch was replaced under recall 96v071000 on 30 sep…”
filed Sep 24, 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% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 36 | 32% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 20 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.