1994 Ford Aerostar engine and engine cooling problems

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Ford Aerostar — 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

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crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Dt: the contact stated 1994, ford van caught on fire on the freeway on 8-8-05. She was not having problems prior to the fire. The fire seemed to be electrical and originated under the hood. *ak *jb updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer received recall 97v204000 on nov 13, 1997 for the transfer…”
filed Aug 11, 2005
“Vehicle experiencing problem with loss of coolant and overheating while driving. Independent mechanic informed of a head gasket failure. Vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak”
filed May 23, 2001

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt
02142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2002
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt
01197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2001
On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
01124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001