1989 Ford Aerostar fuel system, gasoline problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1989 Ford Aerostar — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nhtsa recall 98v190000 concerning fuel system storage tank assembly: consumer intermittently smelled a strong odor of gasoline on the outside of the vehicle. T consumer examined the gas tank and found that fuel was leaking from the top of the tank when it was full. Manufacturer claimed that this…”
filed Mar 11, 2004
“Consumer states that there is a crack in the fuel tank which is not allowing the consumer to fill up a full tank of gas. Contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the warrenty period for the recall has expired. Mr”
filed Oct 10, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 19 | 7% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 26 | 13% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 52 | 29% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 4 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.