1992 Ford Aerostar steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1992 Ford Aerostar — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling hit horn nothing happened, cruise control did not operate, and the airbag light illuminated. Dealer contacted, and could not remedy problems. Also, steering column gear shaft broke and replaced it with used parts/ clock spring was defective. Problems still exist. *ak”
filed May 3, 1999
“It is very hard to start vehicle due to defective ignition switch. When vehicle starts, there is some popping noise coming from the vehicle, and consumer can smell smoke. Also, consumer is having problems with steering column, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak”
filed Mar 31, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 17 | 5% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 6 | 2% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.