1988 Ford Aerostar power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1988 Ford Aerostar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle at approx. 70 mph the driveshaft blew up, causing damages to gas shield/tail pipe/transmission and alternator. Dealer/mfr. Notified. *ak”
filed Dec 14, 1998
“While in motion transmission jumped out of drive into reverse gear, driver lost control, vehicle crashed into vehicle behind, no warning, transmission replaced. *ak”
filed Jun 25, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
99152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 42 | 16% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 75 | 24% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 49 | 22% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 37 | 19% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 31 | 12% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 15 | 13% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 7 | 13% |
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.